Job Details

FULL TIME LEGAL SECRETARY

START DATE: 04/04/2022 / NEGOTIABLE

WORKING HOURS: 35 HOURS / NEGOTIABLE

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 1 - 2 YEARS (MINIMUM)

SALARY (per annum): £17,500 to £22,500 (depending on experience)

Diligent Law Solicitors is a progressive general legal practice offering a broad range of legal services.

We are a developing friendly company offering a supportive and relaxed working environment.

We are looking to fill a vacancy in our Support & Administration Team.

We are recruiting for a full time Legal Secretary to work at our Kings Hill Office.

We are seeking talented, motivated individuals with a real desire to progress and help build the business.

We are a busy practice and you must have the skills to be able to hit the ground running.

We welcome enquiries from individuals of all backgrounds.

Your duties will include:

· Dealing with new enquiries

· Client onboarding and ID verification

· Call Answering

· Audio Typing (60wpm+)

· Client Relations

· Diary & Task Management

· Workflow & File Management

You will be expected to:

· Think for yourself and work with minimal supervision

· Organise the busy workloads of our two Solicitor Directors

· Be unafraid to ask questions or make suggestions

· Fully comply with company procedures, in particular, our strict compliance procedures

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:

· Experience of working in a legal environment (preferably Private Client or Dispute Resolution)

· At least one year’s experience of working as a Legal Secretary

· At least one year’s typing experience

· Excellent audio typing skills with an average speed of 60 to 70 words per minute

· Excellent telephone manner (e.g. confident, friendly and professional)

· Excellent client care skills and the ability to deal with clients face to face

· Excellent composure (e.g. remaining calm in challenging situations)

· Excellent organisation and a motivated, proactive approach to your work

· Excellent attention to detail

· Excellent letter writing and document production skills

· Experience working with legal case management and accounts systems

· Experience working with software, such as, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

· Familiarity with cloud-based applications, such as OneDrive

This role represents a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor with a young, vibrant law firm.

The right candidate will be supported in their development and rewarded for their help with growing this already successful legal practice.

APPLICATION DETAILS:

Please apply by sending us your up to date CV under covering email explaining why you would be suitable for the role.

You will be asked for details of your current salary and employment benefits, together with an indication of your salary expectation.

We will require references and proof of the right to work in the UK prior to presenting any formal job offer.