Description
My client is searching for a Legal Secretary to join their Battle, East Sussex offices.
Due to business demand a new position has arisen for a full-time Legal Secretary to join their busy team to provide administrative and secretarial support to the firm’s fee-earners.
The role’s responsibilities includes but are not limited to:
-A willingness to learn to support the Fee Earner in the management of the secretarial workload, ensuring that the priorities of the department are met.
– To support Fee Earners in the production of files by typing work as directed.
– To support Fee Earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management.
– Linking post to client
– Using Case Management/Ledger Systems Verifying client identification in accordance with company Laundering Policy Guidelines.
– Opening Files issuing initial documentation/client care forms.
– Reviewing files ready for archiving/closing files.
– To assist Fee Earners in the management of case-load by dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone.
– To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Fee Earner.
– To assist in general office administration and in the locating of files when necessary.
– To undertake photocopying when necessary.
– To answer external/internal telephone calls efficiently and politely and take messages, as and when necessary.
– To ensure that all internal methods, systems, policies and procedures are adhered to.
– To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision.
– To manage own and Fee Earner diary and update completions calendar.
Person Specification
– Computer literate with good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of using software packages.
– Recent practical experience of using word processing packages (preferably Microsoft Word).
– Recent practical experience of working in an office environment.
– Practical experience of handling client enquiries both by telephone and face to face.
– Working knowledge of using photocopiers.
– An ideal role for an ambitious experienced Legal Secretary looking to work for a busy and friendly business
– Practical experience of working in a legal office environment. (Desirable)
– Experience of working in a networked Windows environment. (Desirable)
– Demonstrates a commitment to personal development. (Desirable)
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
