Legal Secretary - Leicester, United Kingdom - Pertemps Northampton

Pertemps Northampton
Pertemps Northampton
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Leicester, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Tom O´Connor

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Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary with property experience to work at their Leicester office.


You will be responsible for supporting fee earners by performing a variety of administrative duties, including drafting correspondence, answering phones, greeting visitors and communicating with fee earners and clients.


The role requires a team player with a professional manner who has a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.


  • Audio digital dictation and administration support for the team
  • Deal with administrative tasks as required to include scanning, printing, paginating, and photocopying
  • Under supervision, support the fee earners with accounting and billing processes
  • Be involved in the efficient management of client/matter files to include general filing, file opening, ID checks, preparation of client care letters and terms and conditions, file closure and archiving
  • Make appointments, arrange meetings and maintain manager/fee earners diary as required
  • Attend clients both in person and on the telephone, ensuring the confidentiality at all times
  • Deal with post & DX for the team
  • Manage meeting rooms, refreshments and other requirements for fee earners
  • Complete expenses and mileage claims for fee earners
  • Provide general administrative support for the team with business development events and activities
  • Undertake any other duties as required
Do you have...

  • Previous experience as a legal secretary is desirable but not essential as training is provided
  • Be able to effectively prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • High attention to detail
  • High computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office
  • Ability to type 80+ words per minute with a high level of accuracy
  • Adaptability and proactive in approach to work
Experience of BigHand desirable
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