Legal Secretary

Maidstone

Competitive salary + Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Full Time (Monday-Friday)

1 x FAMILY TEAM

1 x COMMERCIAL TEAM

My client who is a market leader with a large local presence is currently seeking x2 legal secretaries for their Maidstone office. There are two vacancies available, one within the family department and one within the commercial property department. Both roles with work within a friendly team environment on a full-time permanent basis.

The Family team deal with mid?to?high level family law matters, complex?financial cases, pre and post nuptial agreement, domestic violence issues and children matters. The team additionally assist with RSPCA matters.

Their Commercial team, you will be carrying out a range of legal secretarial duties, supporting legal advisors and other secretaries in our Commercial Property team. Previous legal secretarial experience is desirable and experience of working within a conveyancing team would be an advantage although full supervision, training and development opportunities will be provided. The successful candidate will deliver excellent client service and consistent contribution to the efficiency of the Team and Firm.

Building relationships with clients and other solicitors/barrister’s clerks in writing and over the phone
Diary management for allocated legal advisors
Arranging meetings / appointments - including booking meeting rooms and preparing documents ahead of the meeting
Using the team’s precedents, copy typing or audio / digital dictation
Ensuring electronic files are kept up-to-date
Opening and closing / archiving files
Attending team, and training meetings as required

You will need to be punctual, reliable and a real team player who is willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the team/firm. Due to the nature of our work, you must also be able to appreciate the need for discretion and confidentiality.

They value the contribution each person makes to our firm and in return we invest in their professional and personal development so that they can progress and have a rewarding and interesting career. They are proud to have created a workplace where our people are given the right balance of support and autonomy to take initiative, make decisions and take ownership of their career journey.

Benefits

· Competitive salary

· Annual discretionary bonus scheme

· Annual salary review

· Hybrid working (business needs dependant)

· 27 days holiday per year

· Paid volunteering day

· Life assurance

· Private medical insurance

· Staff discounts

· Social events

For further information on this role please contact Martine at Interpersonnel Recruitment

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