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