Legal Secretary

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Posted 3 days ago, valid for 5 hours

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Legal Secretary/Administrator at a niche family law firm located in Highgate, North London.
The role requires prior experience working in a law firm and offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000.
Key responsibilities include providing administrative support to partners and associates, managing diaries, and assisting with client communications and legal documents.
Candidates should possess excellent organisational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication abilities.
The firm promotes a supportive work environment, encourages collaboration, and values contributions from its team members.

Legal Secretary / Administrator Location: Highgate, North LondonFull time, Permanent, on-siteSalary: Competitive - £35,000-£40,000

Our client is a small, highly regarded, niche family law firm who are looking for an enthusiastic Legal Secretary/Administrator, with experience of working in a law firm, to join their supportive, collaborative team.

Hours 9.30-5.30 (office based)

Legal Secretary / Administrator

Key Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive admin support to all Partners and Associates
Supporting fee earners with IT and where necessary liaising with our IT support team who are off site
Assist with diary management, the setup of Zoom/Teams meetings, conference calls and room bookings
Assist Partners and Associates in obtaining and collating client due diligence, as well as file opening and preparing client engagement letters
Support with correspondence, preparation of legal documents and client communications
Assist the Senior Administrator with monthly billing when required
Administrative duties to support the in-house Wills and Probate service
Assist in answering the phones and greeting clients

What they offer:

A supportive and collaborative work environment that values your contribution
A team that shares the workload
An opportunity to make an impact and present new ideas for more efficient ways of working
An opportunity to work closely with dynamic legal professionals in a leading family law firm.

Requirements:

Administration experience in a law firm
Good numeracy skills
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
A keen eye for detail with the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
Strong communication skills with ability to liaise confidently with clients and colleagues
Experience in audio typing

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