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Legal Secretary - Private Client

Pertemps Northampton
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN2 7FW

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • Our client in Northampton is seeking a Secretary for their Private Client Department with a salary of £28,000 per annum.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in a similar role, demonstrating familiarity with file management and client contact dictation.
  • Key responsibilities include taking initial instructions from clients, managing correspondence, and supporting Private Client Solicitors throughout the case process.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be approachable and flexible, and have the ability to handle a busy workload while remaining calm under pressure.
  • The role requires a professional demeanor, excellent telephone manner, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Our client, based in Northampton require a Secretary to work in their Private Client Department. The ideal candidate will be familiar with file management, client contact dictation and diary management.

The Role

The ideal candidate will be supporting our Private Client Solicitors. The position would suit someone who is approachable, flexible, confident, and accurate and has an eye for detail. Ideally the candidate should be used to dealing with a busy and varied workload with an ability to remain calm under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

  • To take initial instructions from clients and open files through the Office Management System.
  • To deal with client cases from initial instruction to completion under supervision.
  • Liaise with client both in office meetings and in telephone discussions.
  • Receiving and issuing correspondence/mail from/to the client and third parties.
  • Checking and working in accordance with task list and diary reminders
  • Time recording all work undertaken.
  • Attending outside appointments (as required).
  • Reporting to and receiving and acting upon instruction from the head of department.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Adherence to Quality and Work Management Systems.
  • Flexibility in support of other members of staff.
  • To be able to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to work in a team in a friendly professional environment.
  • Presentable with excellent telephone manner.
  • Ability to work to deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a calm and consistent manner.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.