Legal Secretary - Exeter, United Kingdom - Reed Business Support

Reed Business Support

Verified Company

Exeter, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Private Client Team deals with Will drafting, Probate, /Estate administration, tax advice, set up and administration of Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection/Deputyship.

You will provide full secretarial and administrative support to the existingfee earners.

Ideally you will have previous experience in the same or a similar role and thrive working in a busy and fast-paced environment.

Preferably you will also have experience of case management systems, coupled with strong IT and typing skills, excellentattention to detail, and possess strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Core duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Demonstrate excellent secretarial and typing skills with good attention to detail.
Demonstrate previous experience in the use of digital dictation and case management software.
Manage fee earners' electronic diaries.
Demonstrate good organisational skills.
Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and spoken.
Cope well under pressure, with an ability to work flexibly and cope with changing priorities.
Take a positive and proactive approach to work, anticipating and meeting the needs of the department.
Be competent in using Word and other Microsoft Products (Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint).