We’re recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join a well-established, successful law firm based in Berkhamsted within their Private Client team.

The firm have a great team, and the winning combination of friendly people and inclusive culture is what makes this a great company to work for. They are down to earth, likeable and caring with a diverse workforce of over 100 staff across two offices.

What’s in it for you:

Salary £25k-£27k
Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5.30
Staff introduction bonus
25 days holiday
Auto enrolment pension scheme
Enhanced sick pay
Free eye tests
Paid Flu vaccinations
Discounted legal advice
Opportunities to participate in company sponsored charitable events

Key Responsibilities:

The production of documents and correspondence using audio/copy typing
Experience of standard template documents used in Private Client such as Probate applications, wills and LPAs
Costing files on a monthly basis and the preparation of draft bills to include ensuring disbursements are claimed and paid
Attending to clients and others, both on the telephone and in person, where possible dealing with initial enquiries and/or taking detailed messages to enable the appropriate person to deal with the matter on their return
Management of Fee Earners’ diaries, including scheduling of appointments, arranging meetings, organising travel as appropriate. Ensure all meetings have appropriate facilities arranged e.g. meeting room booked, refreshments available
Setting up new files accurately and speedily on instruction
Maintaining Fee Earners’ client details on the firm’s database (ALB) and updating as and when required
Ensure all files are Lexcel compliant and management of money laundering checks and keeping the associated records

Person Specific:

Previous experience as a legal secretary, preferably in Private Client, although other legal secretarial experience will be considered.
Excellent interpersonal skills and clear written and oral communication
Proven audio typing experience
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to communicate both in writing and orally with a wide range of people
Self-motivation with the ability to be a self-starter and work independently or within a team
Proven IT skills, including the use of case management systems, MS Word, Outlook and Excel