Legal Secretary/receptionist - Kenilworth, United Kingdom - Ward and Rider Solicitors

Ward and Rider Solicitors
Ward and Rider Solicitors
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Kenilworth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

A touch typing speed of at least 50 words per minute is essential for this role as it will demand a considerable amount of audio typing.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Legal Secretary role will include, but is not limited to:

  • To prepare correspondence and legal documents through audio and copy typing.
  • Paperwork including daily filing, opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files.
  • Managing general administrative support to the lawyer and at times the wider team.
  • To prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch.
  • To make appointments, arrange meetings and maintain diary of their lawyer.
The Receptionist role will include, but is not limited to:

  • Answering calls
  • Meeting and greeting visitors to the office
  • Acting as a first point of contact to new clients

Essential Skills and experience:


  • Fast, speedy typing skills
  • Good standard of education (Grade C or above in English/Maths at GCSE level)
  • Excellent spelling and grammar
  • Good organisation and attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Possess excellent client care skills
  • Be able to work under pressure
  • Be articular and a good communicator
  • Have an understanding of the need for confidentiality and sensitivity
  • Be able to work on their own and as part of a team
Salary will be dependent on experience.


Benefits

This role offers a range of benefits:

  • 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays + 3 extra days at Christmas + Duvet Day on your Birthday = 35 days holiday
  • Company sick pay after completion of induction period
  • Simply Health cash health plan
- myWellbeing - speak to a GP, discounted membership to over 2000 gyms, counselling services

  • Death in service scheme

Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
VW/009
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