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A reputable top legal 500 in Birmingham is working with Eclectic Recruitment looking for a Legal Secretary to support the department with secretarial and administrative support working in a fast-paced environment. Job Title: Legal SecretarySalary: £27000 - £30000 Location: Birmingham Job type: Full-time, permanent contractYou will be part of a supportive and collaborative working environment where your contributions will make a direct impact on client service and firm success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation, typing, and organisation of documents and correspondence
- Provide support to the fee earners and partners
- Handle the retrieval and management of documents from secure storage and follow procedures for sending originals.
- Respond to client needs and keep them updated as necessary.
- Manage incoming and outgoing communications, including post, emails, and fax transmissions.
- Schedule appointments, arrange meetings, and assist with diary management.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, such as Lexcel standards.
- Interact with clients in a professional and friendly manner, both in person and via telephone.
- Collaborate with team members and assist with work as needed, fostering a supportive and cooperative work environment.
- Work within administrative systems related to finance, time tracking, bill preparation, and correspondence.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all company and client information.
- Understand relevant legal procedures and company protocols.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience as a legal secretary/secretary, including the use of a digital dictation tool.
- Computer literacy, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Able to type at 65 wpm on a regular basis.
- Excellent attention to detail, including spelling and punctuation.
- An ability to communicate effectively at all levels, to remain calm and respond well in pressurised situations.
- An ability to organise own work effectively and plan well to meet required deadlines.
Benefits:
- Pension Contribution
- Group Life Assurance
- Private Health Care Insurance
- Emotional Wellbeing Programme
- Charity Day
If this sounds like the right role for you please apply! For any enquiries or private confidential chat please contact Wanrak at Eclectic Recruitment.
