Job Summary

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

Please note, we are hiring for 3 Legal Secretaries, all levels welcome to apply with a related background.

Roles and responsibilities

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

Requirements

Proven experience as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary or related qualification/experience
Can do attitude
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

Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained..

Legal Secretary