Job Details

We are seeking a Legal Secretary/Assistant for our Tring office. 

Job Purpose:

Supporting the Family fee earner with their duties including:

• Audio typing of documents and correspondence
• Booking appointments for clients and management of electronic diaries
• To receive and make telephone calls on behalf of the fee earner, taking messages when necessary
• Dealing with clients and other appropriate authorities by telephone as required
• To collate legal documents for external use e.g. Court bundles etc.
• Opening/closing files and ledgers
• Ensuring bills are sent out as appropriate
• Drawing cheques/paying in cheques and cash
• Filing, faxing, photocopying

Manning Reception for the Tring Office on a daily basis:

• Answering occasional telephone calls
• Meeting and greeting clients

Dealing with post:

• Collection and delivery of post/DX

Other duties:

• Assisting fee earners and other department staff with any duties that may arise
• To ensure the reception area is clean, tidy and professional in appearance
• Travel to other offices to cover similar duties
• To strictly observe any rules of client/work confidentiality
• To abide by the Firm’s policies and procedures as set out in the Office Manual, Employee Handbook and associated documents
• Any other duties that may reasonably be required

Required skills, knowledge and experience:

• Fast accurate audio typing skills
• Previous Legal Secretarial experience
• Must be self-motivated
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, client service and team working skills
• Be enthusiastic and reliable
• Excellent organisational skills

Hours of work 8.45 am to 5.15 pm Monday to Friday.

If you are interested in this role (or can recommend suitable candidates) please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter to gaby.staddon@pictons.co.uk by 31st December 2016.