Legal Secretary - Hertford, United Kingdom - Anthony Knight Recruitment

Anthony Knight Recruitment
Anthony Knight Recruitment
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Hertford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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We are seeking an experienced and passionate legal secretary to join our clients Private Client practice area.

As the new legal secretary, you will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support within the Private Client practice area.

You will work as a team member within your practice area and the firm, supporting a Senior Solicitor and Legal Executive undertaking administrative work and minor fee earning work and the preparation of standard documents.


Responsibilities:


  • Provide secretarial and administrative support within the Private Client practice area
  • Proactively manage diaries and possess time management skills
  • Liaise with clients (and third parties) by correspondence, telephone, or attendance, answer queries, and relay necessary information in a professional and confident manner
  • Type a wide range of documents with speed and accuracy, draft routine correspondence, and assist in the preparation and proofreading of legal documents
  • Assist the other members of the Private Client practice area in organizing their work effectively.
  • Build and maintain client relationships
  • Participate in practice area meetings
  • Comply with the Firm's file management and file organization procedures
  • Comply with the Firm's, SRA, and the Law Society's rules about accounting procedures
  • Under the overall guidance of the relevant team member, assist in dealing with clients' matters in an efficient manner
  • Assist with Seminars if required

Requirements:


  • Appropriate Secretarial qualifications and/or experience
  • Experience and ability to work in a confidential manner
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Efficient timemanagement skills
  • Initiative, drive, and motivation to work at home
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Honesty and discretion
  • Ability to work under pressure and within deadline.
If youre looking for challenging and varied work and meaningful career progression opportunities, we invite you to apply.
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