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Court of Protection Legal Secretary (21 Hours)
Immediate Interviews | Hybrid Working | Many more Benefits
Location: Tunbridge WellsImmediate Interviews Available!
This is a fantastic opportunity with an award-winning firm based locally in Tunbridge Wells. We welcome applications from candidates with any legal secretary experience or medical secretary experience.
Main Duties:
- Ensure the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the department.
- Type legal documents from handwritten notes or transcribing digital dictation.
- Scan, email, and fax correspondence and documents as required.
- Undertake file management, including opening and closing files and filing all relevant documents.
- Prepare trial bundles and photocopy as necessary.
- Answer routine telephone calls, take new inquiries, and deliver messages.
- Manage the Fee Earner's diary, organizing internal and external meetings.
- Provide support to other secretaries in the department or across the firm as needed.
- Perform any other reasonable duties assigned from time to time.
Personal Skills Required:
- Interest in legal matters with a strong understanding of confidentiality.
- Well-organised, careful, and conscientious approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Clear speaking and writing skills.
- Strong grammar skills with a good grasp of the English language (spelling, punctuation, and sentence construction).
- Enjoyment of contact with others, possessing good social skills including tact, patience, understanding, and persuasiveness.
- Smart appearance.
Qualifications/Education Required:
- Good standard of general education, especially in English.
- Numerate and literate.
- Proficient in word processing skills/qualifications.
- Training as a legal secretary or relevant qualification.
We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in private client or family law. Please apply now for immediate consideration!
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