Legal PA

  • Location
    Leatherhead, Surrey
  • Category
    Legal - Legal Secretary
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    £ 30000 - £ 32000 / Year
  • OrganizationType
    Office

Legal PA


Are you experienced within a law firm? Ideally worked within private client but not essential!


£30,000-£32,000 plus 25 days holiday, health insurance, pension, annual bonus scheme, career progression and much more!


Leatherhead with on-site parking


Office based, 9am-5:30pm Monday - Thursday, Friday 5pm finish!


A winning, reputable legal organisation are seeking a dedicated and skilled Legal PA/Secretary to join their Private Client department.


As a Legal PA, you will provide invaluable support to fee earners and the Private Clients Deputy Head, ensuring the smooth operation of their work. We are looking for a proactive individual with excellent organisational skills and ideally experience in private client law.


Role:



  • Preparing correspondence and documents, including transcribing digital dictation

  • Administering filing, including daily filing and the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files.

  • Arranging appointments, meetings, and maintaining up-to-date diaries for fee earners

  • Providing support to other secretaries as required

  • Assisting junior and temporary secretaries when needed

  • Progressing client matters independently and in the absence of a fee earner

  • Providing professional and friendly client care, both in person and on the telephone

  • Undertaking specific training when required and taking responsibility for self-development

  • Ensuring the confidentiality of all the firm's and clients' documentation and information

  • Operating the firm's case management system

  • Contributing to the efficiency of the department by suggesting improvements

  • Preparing meeting rooms and providing refreshments if needed


Requirements:



  • Excellent touch-typing speed (essential)

  • Substantial previous Legal Secretarial experience

  • Ability to work well as part of a team

  • Advanced IT skills and excellent typing speed

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail


If this is for you then you should apply today! If you know someone else who may be suitable, please pass on their details or ask them to apply!


Click on the apply button or call me, Katie Sandford for more information on the role on 0208 542 6688.


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