Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join a law firm specialising in family law, private client matters and property law, with a focus on legal expertise and client care.

As a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary, you will provide secretarial and administrative assistance to solicitors handling Wills, Trusts and Probate matters.

This permanent role can be either full-time or part-time offering salary range of £23,000 - £26,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

? Producing correspondence and legal documents using audio typing and word processing.
? Preparing documents, forms and statements relating to client matters.
? Maintaining client files, including filing, opening, closing, storage and retrieval.
? Organising appointments and meetings, maintaining diaries and monitoring upcoming tasks.
? Preparing outgoing post and arranging document copying.
? Updating client information on the firms computer systems.
? Amending standard documents and precedents when instructed.
? Passing on messages, emails and other correspondence promptly and accurately.


What we are looking for

? Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally gained within a law firm.
? Experience in a Private Client department dealing with Wills, Trusts and Probate is desirable but not essential.
? Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage diaries and maintain accurate records.
? Computer literacy and experience using word-processing software.
? A professional and approachable manner when dealing with clients and colleagues.
? A reliable approach to work and a commitment to providing a good standard of client service.


The candidates from the following background will be considered:

? Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Legal clerk, Private Client Legal Secretary, Private Client Secretary, Private Client Legal Assistant, Private Client Assistant or in a similar role.