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Private Client Legal Secretary – Brighouse

I am delighted to be working with a respected and long-standing regional law firm to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and supportive team, providing dedicated assistance to a Partner/Head of Department and playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the department.

The Role

You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Partner/Manager, enabling them to operate at optimum efficiency. This position requires a proactive individual who can demonstrate a high degree of self-management, initiative and professionalism at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing correspondence and legal documents via audio typing, word processing and digital dictation.

• Administering and maintaining filing systems, including the daily filing, opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with office procedures
• Preparing outgoing mail and enclosures for dispatch
• Arranging copying and document production as required
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and coordinating meetings
• Preparing meeting rooms and ensuring they are left tidy following use
• Providing refreshments for clients when required
• Offering support to other secretaries across the firm as needed
• Assisting and guiding junior or temporary secretaries where appropriate
• Meeting and greeting clients and handling telephone enquiries in a professional and friendly manner, maintaining high standards of client care
• Undertaking training as required and taking responsibility for ongoing professional development
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all client and firm information
• Promoting the firm in a professional manner and upholding high professional standards at all times
• Carrying out any additional duties as reasonably required by the Partner

About You

You will be an organised and efficient Legal Secretary with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. A confident and personable approach is essential, as is the ability to prioritise workload effectively and work both independently and as part of a team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable firm offering a professional working environment and long-term career stability.

Previous experience in a Private Client Department is preferred.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment or apply directly via the link.

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