Job Details

A Leading firm based in the heart of the legal district have an exciting opportunity for a float Legal Secretary to join their team on a contract basis.

Contract: MATERNITY COVER

Start date: ASAP

Practise area: FAMILY

You will be providing effective support services to the directors and fee-earners of the firm, as well as assisting other member of the support team.

Duties:

• Type work as dictated or requested by any director or fee-earner and prepare it as appropriate
• Assist in the personal organisation of directors and fee-earners through the operation of a diary management system, including bring forward system, filing of papers etc.
• Organisation of client and administrative files as appropriate.
• Provide cover as necessary for reception/switchboard, and answer overflow calls on switchboard.
• Undertake all work necessary under the direction of the relevant director/fee earner in respect of billing clients and meeting disbursements.
• Assist in communications with clients through relaying telephone messages both incoming and outgoing, sending and retrieval of faxes and e-mails and providing any assistance which is possible.
• Ensure the positive representation of the company in all dealings with clients and others, to include where necessary ensuring refreshments are available for client meetings.
• Prepare/undertake fee earning/administrative work under supervision of director and/or fee-earner.
• Any other secretarial or administrative duties as reasonably required.

Key skills:

• Good communication skills
• MS proficient
• Good drafting skills
• Legal research experience

Apply now to be considered for the shortlist.

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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.