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Legal Secretary Private Client

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 5AR, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

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.

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  • We are seeking a Legal Secretary to support our Private Client department with secretarial and administrative tasks.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a busy Private Client environment.
  • The role involves audio and copy typing, client communication, and managing diaries for fee earners.
  • The position offers a salary of £XX,XXX, along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme.
  • This is a 100% office-based role, ideal for someone with strong communication and organizational skills.

We are recruiting for a dedicated Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to our fee earners.

This role is crucial for maintaining the smooth operation of our Private Client department, ensuring effective communication with clients and seamless handling of daily tasks.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Perform audio and copy typing of all correspondence including letters and legal forms.
  • Maintain regular client contact, updating clients on their cases and handling enquiries.
  • Undertake general administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and filing.
  • Manage diaries for fee earners, scheduling appointments and meetings.
  • Handle the opening and closing of client files efficiently.
  • Access and input data into the firm’s case management system, Visual Files.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • A minimum of 2 years experience as a Legal Secretary, within a busy Private Client department.
  • Fast and accurate typing skills.
  • Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills, both over the telephone and in person.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to remain composed and efficient under pressure.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Benefits:
  • 25 days holiday plus an additional day off for your birthday.
  • Additional holiday for long service.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Optional healthcare cashback scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Regular social events.
  • Free eye tests.
  • Staff discounts on our legal services and a family and friends referral scheme.

This role is 100% office based. 

If this sounds like you next opportunity then I look forward to receiving your application. 

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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.