Commercial Legal Secretary

Trapeze Recruitment Services Limited

Posted a day ago, valid for 18 days

Gillingham, Kent ME8 0RU, England

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Commercial Legal Secretary to assist fee earners with secretarial and administrative tasks.
Candidates must have proven experience as a Legal Secretary and possess excellent technical skills, including fast and accurate typing.
The role requires managing a busy workload with minimal supervision and good communication skills, both over the phone and in person.
The salary is competitive, and the company offers a range of benefits including a discretionary bonus scheme and generous holiday allowance.
Candidates should have a good working knowledge of Word and be detail-oriented.

Job Summary

To assist and support fee earners with secretarial and administrative duties.

Commercial Legal Secretary Duties

Audio and copy typing all correspondence to include letters, legal forms (Oyez) and quotes
Answer the telephone in a polite and efficient manner
Undertake administrative duties such as photocopying, and updating client details
Filing correspondence and ensuring files are kept up to date
Arranging appointments and dealing with clients
Access and input data on to the firm’s client case management system
Work as part of a team with other secretarial colleagues, assisting with secretarial and telephone cover when required
Handle all confidential information discreetly

Commercial Legal Secretary Requirements

Proven experience working as a Legal Secretary
Excellent technical skills which include a fast and accurate typing speed
The ability to manage a busy workload with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines
Good communication skills and a confident, friendly and outgoing manner both over the phone and in person
Attention to detail
A good working knowledge of Word is essential

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance plus Christmas shutdown
Discretional Bonus Scheme (10% bonus was paid to staff in 2023/2024)
Pension Scheme (Contributory)
Life Cover - 3x Salary
Firm Sponsored Professional Training
Reduced Rate Legal Fees
Annual Eye tests/ Annual Flu Vaccines
Paid sick leave
Additional holiday for long-serving employees
Membership to Benenden Healthcare
Mental Health Support internally and from external providers (including access to Consultations from BUPA for Menopause)
A wellness payment of £20 per month gross for you to purchase something each month that helps your physical and mental wellbeing
Staff social events - All firm Christmas, Summer Parties and office-based events
Client Referral Scheme
Employee Referral Scheme
Car Sharing Scheme
Bike2Work scheme
Monthly Superstar Scheme
Ongoing Training

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