Our client, a reputable law firm, is seeking a Legal Secretary/ Administrator to join their Wills & Probate team. You will play a crucial role in supporting the firm's day-to-day operations. This is an excellent role for someone with Secretarial or Admin experience that has an interest working within law and an interesting and varied job role.
JOB TITLE:Legal Secretary/ Administrative
LOCATION: Plymouth
SALARY: 23-25k, dependent on experience
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day - flexible start times
8.30/8.45/9.00 am - 5.00/5.15/5.30 pm
BENEFITS: Enjoy a Supportive Work Culture, Convenient Central Location
THE COMPANY: A local law firm, established for nearly 200 years, covering a range of practice areas across the South West including Accident Compensation, Business Law, Conveyancing, Divorce, Family Law, Litigation, Personal Injury & Wills & Probate. This company have a passion for their people; they believe in investing in their staff to help them reach their full potential.
THE ROLE:The Legal Secretary/Administrator will provide legal support and assistance within the wills and probate department as and when required, working in partnership with the internal collections department and external solicitors, along with the wider team.
Duties include:
Organising and prioritising the day's work to ensure a prompt start
Typing various documents from audio or copy typing as required
Liaising with clients and other parties in person and over the phone
Managing the line managers diary and communicating appointments
Taking accurate messages and relaying them appropriately
Providing cover and supporting other departments as required
To provide refreshments for meetings with clients and to clear away afterwards
Assisting with financial transactions and handling disbursements
Assisting free earners in creating and updating precedent letters and documents
Acting as a witness on document signatures when needed
Following instructions and advice from the line manager accurately
Familiarising yourself with and adhering to the firms procedures as outlined in the handbook
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience working within a Legal firm is an advantage but not essential
An experience of audio and copy typing would be advantageous
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
Thrive in a fast - paced environment
Able to manage and prioritise work load
A good working knowledge of MS Word, excel, outlook and windows software
TO APPLY:Please apply online, call our office on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
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