My client is at the forefront of their industry and due to consistent and continued growth, is seeking to recruit a secretary to join the secretrial team.
Main Job Purpose
To provide a total support service to all Fee Earners and Senior members of staff, to enable them to operate to optimum efficiency, including but not limited to the main responsibilities given below. A legal secretary is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative.
Main Duties and responsibilities
- To prepare correspondence and documents using audio typing, word processing or digital dictation methods.
- To administer filing systems which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the Office Procedures Manual.
- To prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch
- To arrange for all copying to be done.
- To make appointments, arrange meetings and maintain up to date diaries for the Fee Earners where required.
- To prepare the Boardroom for meetings as necessary and to ensure that it is clear and tidy at the end of the meeting.
- To provide refreshments when asked to do so for clients.
- To maintain a professional standard at all times.
- To carry out any other duties and responsibilities that may reasonably be required by the Fee Earners or a Senior member of staff
Communication and Client Focus
- To attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such communication in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the Practice’s standards for client care.
- To ensure the confidentiality of all practice and client documentation and information.
Leadership and Team Work
- To provide support to other secretaries when required to do so.
- To provide guidance to new or temporary secretaries as required
Benefits: Free car parking and pension
Hours:Mon-Fri 9-5
Salary is dependent upon experience
Some legal secretarial experience is required for this role