Job Details

About the Firm
We are a small firm of solicitors established in 2012. We are based in Queen Square, central Bristol. We specialise in family law work (divorce, finances and children). Our work is by its very nature confidential and sensitive. We are proud of our reputation as a firm and the service we deliver to our clients. All of our staff are ambitious, driven and highly committed individuals.

The Vacancy

We are recruiting for a junior legal secretary to join our team. We believe this is a great opportunity to join a friendly team of like-minded people in our Bristol office. The role will primarily involve supporting the existing secretary and to provide general assistance to the solicitors and fee earners. You will be expected to have some experience of audio typing, diary management, and general administration skills.

We shall consider a part-time/flexible role for the right candidate.

Role Responsibility
As a Junior Legal Secretary your day to day remit includes:

• Interaction with clients, including 'meet & greet'
• Scanning/Filing incoming post
• Typing up dictation (attendance notes, letters, Briefs to Counsel)
• Creating and amending documents.
• Printing/copying/scanning
• Assisting with compiling Bundles
• File opening and closing
• Verifying Identification
• Answering telephone calls/dealing with clients/taking messages and arranging meetings
• Assisting with preparation of bills and reporting to clients

What we're looking for
We are a small office and so require someone who has a true work ethic and team approach. You should be able to demonstrate the following skills and characteristics:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail, good organisational skills and flexibility.
• Audio typing experience
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
• Be able to work well individually
• Be able to work well as part of a team to support the fee earners.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A pro-active person who likes to use their initiative, willing to take responsibility and able to prioritise work.

Package Description
You will receive a competitive basic salary. You will also receive life assurance and pension contributions and be entitled to 20 days holiday plus statutory holidays.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £14,000.00 to £16,000.00 /year