Job description
Our client who are an highly reputable law firm in Feltham are keen to hire a Legal Secretary to work alongside a Partner working within a Private Client department.
The Legal Secretary reports directly into the Partner and key responsibilities include:
- Typing up dictation as well as editing, proofing and formatting documents
- Managing all new client documentation and the administration of opening and closing files
- Maintaining an effective and ordered filing system for allocated cases
- Managing archiving and storage collection
- Preparing of client invoicing and managing banking slips
- Assisting clients with updates when Partner is not available
- Processing incoming and outgoing email, mail etc.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards and the firm’s policies in general
- Managing a busy work diary
- Copying, scanning and filling, both electronically and manually
- Covering reception on a rota basis during lunch hours
- Dealing with a busy caseload
Experience:
- Private Client experience as a Legal Secretary.
- Experience in dealing with Wills, Probate, LPA’s and taxation
- Extensive experience in typing dictation
- Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
- Competence in Microsoft Office products
- Calm, confident manner to handle potentially uncomfortable conversations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Experience & knowledge of case management systems
Benefits:
- Full time, permanent and fully office based.
- 28 days holiday in total each year, including 1 extra day for your birthday.
- Private Medical Insurance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Legal Secretary: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Hobbs Legal Recruitment
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.hobbs-legal.com