Job Description
Legal Secretary – Private Client Location: BexleyheathHours: Full Time, Monday-Friday 9am - 5.30pmSalary: £24,000 - £29,000 DOEPurposeTo provide full secretarial and administrative support to the fee earner, liaising with clients and other staff as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the private client department.DutiesThe role includes but is not limited to the following:
* Audio and copy typing all correspondence to include letters and legal forms.
* Client contact- updating clients and dealing with enquiries.
* Undertake general administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning and filing.
* Diary management.
* Opening and closing files.
* Access and input data on to the firm’s case management system – Visual Files.
About you:
* Proven experience working as a Legal Secretary within a busy Private Client department.
* Fast and accurate typing skills.
* The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise.
* Good communication skills both on the telephone and in person.
* Attention to detail.
* Ability to stay calm under pressure.
* A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.