Legal Secretary - Exeter, United Kingdom - Legal Southwest

Legal Southwest

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Exeter, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client, an exceptionally well-respected regional practice has a passion for business, clients and the services they offer. Their values (Commercial, Dynamic, Friendly, Integrity, Reliable, Supportive) are at the core of everything they do.

With office throughout Devon & Cornwall, they feel lucky to be living and working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK.

As the top ranked South West law firm in many of their core areas, high profile clients, stimulating work and early responsibility are a given.

Their aim is to make sure that everyone who works for them feels respected, trusted and valued.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for the Corporate team at this firm in the Exeter office. This is a full-time permanent position, working 9.00am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday.

You will be working as a Legal Secretary for a number of different lawyers dealing primarily with Corporate and Commercial matters.

You will need to have a flexible approach and the ability to work within a team environment.

With a typing speed of at least 65wpm, you will be required to provide a high quality secretarial and administrative service to the Team.

You must be able to produce a high volume of accurate typing by means of digital dictation and other means, and you will also be responsible for diary management, routine client telephone enquiries as well as general secretarial duties.

The position would suit someone who is highly organised, motivated, accurate, proactive and committed to meeting deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.

Excellent all-round communication skills, professional telephone manner and attention to detailis essential.

Previous experience of working in a law firm or commercial estate agency is an advantage.

In return you will be offered a competitive salary, 25 days holiday per year, life assurance and private medical insurance schemes.

Employees also benefit from employee share ownership scheme.

Hours:

9am 5.15pm Monday Friday (1 hour for lunch)

**Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.