Legal Secretary

Magpie Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Secretary to join a firm in Twickenham. This role requires experience in Private Client law (Wills, LPAs, Probate, and Trusts) and strong organisational and communication skills. The position is office-based and involves responsibilities such as answering phone calls, assisting fee earners, and managing bookkeeping tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Private Client area of law (Wills, LPAs, Probate and Trusts) is essential.
• Strong organisational and time management skills required.
• Excellent communication skills needed.
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• Proficiency in computer applications is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and set up meetings with clients.
• Assist partner and fee earner with tasks as required.
• Accurately record messages.
• Type letters, emails, and notes.
• Use the firm's dictation and software systems effectively.
• Conduct necessary research for partners.
• Distribute information as required by management.
• Assist with accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
• Maintain careful records of bookkeeping transactions.
• Order office supplies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Legal Secretary – Twickenham – £35,000 – Office Based Role

A legal company based in Twickenham are on the looking for a switched on and organised Legal Secretary to join their growing team.

The client is looking for a Legal Secretary or a Paralegal that has experience in the Private Client area of law. (Wills, LPAs , Probate and Trusts)

Responsibilities

• Answers phone calls and sets up meetings with clients and others
• Assists partner/fee earner generally and as required
• Takes and accurately records messages as necessary
• Types accurately letters, e-mails, notes and memoranda
• Familiarises with and uses the firm's dictation and software systems
• Conducts research as needed by any partner or relevant fee earner
• Distributes information as required by management
• Assists with all accounting and bookkeeping matters
• Keeps a careful record of all bookkeeping transactions
• Takes care of orders of office supplies and other materials

Qualifications

• To have experience in the Private Client area of law (Wills, LPAs , Probate and Trusts)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills
• To have strong attention to detail
• To have Computer literacy

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