legal secretary

legal secretary Kidderminster, England

Swift Temps
Full Time Kidderminster, England 23000 - 21000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Swift Placements are currently recruiting on behalf of our specialised legal client, who are a leading regional law firm with offices in Birmingham, Worcestershire, and Shropshire. Due to ongoing growth within the company, an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Legal Secretary Based in Kidderminster, with a competitive salary, the successful candidate will be an experienced and dedicated individual keen to join an excellent team.

Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience

Job role:

  • Provide effective secretarial and administrative support within the Private Client division.
  • Carrying out work to the highest possible standards through adherence to the firm's guidelines and policies.
  • Be committed to a high level of client service and strive for continuous professional development.
  • Supporting our fee earners, you will be responsible for providing professional, reliable, and efficient secretarial support.
  • Handling dictation and word processing
  • liaising with clients
  • Diary and file management
  • Any other administrative duties required
  • To ensure confidentiality and security for all firm and client documentation and information.
  • To undertake any specific training course as and when required.
  • To maintain clear and precise communications with other members of staff and assist other secretaries when required.
  • To develop good working relationships with external institutions, organisations and other third parties.
  • To cooperate with the firm on Health & Safety matters and do not interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety, and welfare purposes.
  • All employees have a responsibility to carry out their work with due regard for the environment. The firm’s Environmental Policy and procedures relevant to your area must be followed.

Experience:

You will be a competent secretary and team player, ideally from a legal or professional services background, with a positive can-do attitude. Possessing excellent interpersonal skills, you will be committed to delivering high quality client service and work with a keen eye for detail.

  • A proficient level of literacy and numeracy.
  • Competent touch and audio typist.
  • Experience of working within a team environment.
  • Experience of data entry and/or text processing.
  • IT literate with experience of the Microsoft Office suite of applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to interact effectively with others, both face to face and over the telephone, including an excellent telephone manner and comfortable dealing with clients.
  • Organised and methodical with the ability to multi-task, prioritise and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Committed to excellent client service.
  • Focused on achieving goals, adopting a can-do attitude.
  • Ability to use shorthand desirable.
  • An understanding of and adherence to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and always maintaining confidentiality and integrity

Benefits:

  • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays and time off at Christmas
  • Huge opportunities for real progression within the firm
  • Support for local and national charities
  • Pension

Plus so much more!

Job ref: INDL

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kidderminster: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • secretary: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: INDL

legal secretary
Swift Temps

www.swifttemps.co.uk
Worcester, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
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