Legal Secretary - Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom - Reed Business Support

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3 weeks ago

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I am currently working with a leading regional Law Firm based in Bishop's Stortford. My client is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property team in Bishop's Stortford. This role is to cover a period of maternity leave for amaximum of 1 year.

  • Audio typing from digital dictation to include checking that all correspondence and documents are correct and in the inhouse style prior to sending.
  • Responding to clients in person and/or by telephone in a professional way to include being able to respond appropriately on the current state of any file.
  • Diary management
- to make appointments, arrange meetings and maintain a diary to be checked against the fee earner on a daily basis.

  • File and case management, bill preparation
  • Building and maintaining knowledge of clients and their matters, and the work in general
You will have significant and current experience working within a Commercial Property team ideally in a comparable role.

You will have a professional 'can do' attitude and outlook, be discreet appreciating the absolute confidentiality in everything you do.


  • Have the ability to pick up new systems quickly and be adaptable to different ways of working
  • Be comfortable working in a team or on your own initiative and will be willing to go the extra mile for clients and colleagues
  • Be emotionally intelligent with a sympathetic and professional manner
  • Preempt problems and identify solutions
  • Be assured, confident and presentable
  • Be able to hold the respect and confidence of your colleagues
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to your work
  • Be very well organised and able to prioritise
  • Have excellent attention to detail

Benefits include a competitive salary, 22 days holiday, Contributory Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, health cover, subsidised parking, and a discretionary annual bonus.

Salary £26-28k

Hours: 9-5.30pm

Supporting a team of approx. 25 in the office and other London office. Working within a team of 3 other legal secretaries.
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