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My client is a Legal 500 law firm and is currently seeking a Legal Secretary for its Blandford Forum office in Dorset. The firm currently provides a reputable high net worth for Conveyancing Legal Services.
The role will be to support fee earners with the following:
- Produce documents and correspondence as directed by lawyers
- Efficient handling of telephone enquiries and calls generally
- Provision of assistance to and dealing with tasks as delegated
- To set up new files and new matters accurately and speedily on instructions from lawyers
The ideal candidate will have:
- Have good literacy skills and an understanding of providing secretarial/administrative support to professional staff
- Possess an accurate and good typing speed (at least 60 wpm)
- Have a proficient knowledge of MS Word and other Office products
- Have experience of working in a professional environment, preferably in a law firm
- Be a good team player with a willingness to offer support to others and a “can-do” attitude
- Be enthusiastic, flexible and efficient with a helpful and friendly manner for dealing with clients and colleagues
The ideal candidate will have previous administrational, receptionist or secretarial experience (6 months +). This a superb opportunity to work for a well-respected private practice firm.
The starting salary will be approximately £20,000 - £21,000 as a Trainee Legal Secretary and between £22,000 - £24,000 for candidates with pre-existing secretarial experience in place.
To be considered, please email your up-to-date CV to the link attached to discuss further!
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