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A vacancy has arisen for a Legal secretary to join the Private Client team at our Bexleyheath office.
Purpose
To 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 department.
Duties
The 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.
The Candidate
- 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.
The position will be based at our Bexleyheath office. Hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm with a one hour break for lunch.
Benefits include; 25 days holiday plus a day off for birthday, additional holiday for long service, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, optional healthcare cashback scheme, cycle to work scheme, regular social events, free eye tests and staff discounts on our legal services along with a family and friends referral scheme.