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Legal Assistant/secretary - Port Talbot, United Kingdom - Cameron Jones Hussell & Howe

Cameron Jones Hussell & Howe

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Port Talbot, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are seeking temporary secretarial support to assist a Director in a busy family practice in the firm's Private Client Department.

Experience of working in a legal environment is desirable. Experience working within case management systems is also desirable. The position is office based and full-time. Working hours will be Monday - Friday, 9.00 a.m p.m. with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break. Remuneration will be at least the NMW but will depend on experience. The position is temporary with the possibility of becoming permanent. A three month probationary period is to be successfully completed and references sought.

We are a firm committed to providing a high level of service and this is reflected in our commitment to client care procedures for which we have been awarded the Lexcel accreditation.

The firm is an Equality Opportunities employer.

Duties include:

Providing full secretarial support from file opening to file closure using a case management system to produce correspondence and other documentation
Preparation of contract paperwork
Management of fee earner diary
Maintenance of comprehensive and accurate client admin files.
Responding to enquiries on behalf of the Director.
Assistance in general team administration including taking calls and directing accordingly
Arranging meeting room bookings.

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Desired skills and experience:

Experience of working in a legal environment is desired.
Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills
High level of attention to detail
Fast, accurate typing ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Very well organised
Friendly & professional attitude

IT literate

Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 6-12 months

Pay:
£11.44-£12.08 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits: