Company Secretary Assistant

Your new roleOur client is an expanding entrepreneurial law firm, who are currently seeking a Company Secretary Assistant to join their Co-Sec offering to play a pivotal role in the continued growth of the firm's vibrant division. This position will strengthen and develop the function, both internally and externally. Our client is flexible as to where and how this role is fulfilled, and you may be interested in working part or full-time, based from Bristol, Exeter, or Plymouth - with a blend of office and homeworking.Day to day you will be working with the Company Secretarial Supervisor and another Company Secretarial Assistant. This will include:

• Preparing and managing Companies House filings.
• Updating and maintaining electronic registers using Diligent (formerly Blueprint) company secretarial software.
• Direct client contact and building relationships.
• Coordinating clear document management, including preparing and maintaining records.
• Providing an excellent client service.
• Ensuring deadlines are met and a high quality of work is maintained.

What you'll need to succeed

• Prior experience working within a company secretarial environment.
• Prior experience with Diligent company secretarial software is desirable (but not essential).
• Excellent communicator (written and verbally) and attention to detail.
• Good administration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Commitment to working within a quality standard environment.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to become familiar with new systems quickly.
• Ability to achieve tasks quickly and accurately.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with other colleagues internally, both within the wider team and across all practice areas.

What you'll get in returnThey are open to discussing flexible working patterns and pride themselves on their culture and environment, which sets them apart. In return for your efforts, you can expect considerable scope for personal as well as professional development, and the chance to really make this role your own.Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information on the role.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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