Job Details

A well ranked law firm in Sevenoaks are looking for an experienced legal secretary to join their Corporate team.

The Corporate team has 2 senior solicitors joining, so they are recruiting this role as a vital function to support the growing department. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and will have the ability to help streamline processes. You will also need good technical skills and be comfortable using various IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries of the partner, and other fee earners as required
• Production of documentation and letters with high speed, accuracy and attention to detail Liaising with clients over the phone and via email, passing clear and concise messages to the relevant people when required
• Processing expense claims, payment requisition forms and returned advances
• Maintaining electronic and paper-based filing and photocopying/scanning documents
• Responsibility for processing documents such as, new client forms, new matter forms, money laundering, training courses, booking forms etc.
• Preparing of bills and keeping the files up to date

About you

• You will be proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Accurate typing skills of at least 50wpm (audio & copy typing)
• Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally in a corporate team
• You must possess a high level of organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• You will be positive and professional, work well under pressure and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Great telephone manner
• Remain calm under pressure to meet deadlines