Legal Secretary

Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to join their growing Private Client team in Colchester. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-level support to fee earners, ensuring the smooth operation of legal services. The ideal candidate will have experience in a law firm, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to excellence, this innovative firm offers a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued. Join a team that prioritizes professional growth and client satisfaction.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Day off for birthday or wellbeing day

Life assurance

Income protection

Access to flexible benefits portal

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm as a Legal Secretary is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to fee earners and manage diary tasks.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

IT proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite)

Document production and transcription

Audio typing skills

Education

Experience as a Legal Secretary

Experience with case management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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At Fisher Jones Greenwood, our people are the heart of our success. We foster a collaborative culture across all our 7 Essex locations, and our passion for providing excellence in legal services is undeniable. We became part of the Lawfront group in 2021 and have benefited from investment, ambition, and growth ever since. Currently, we’re looking for a Legal Secretary to join our successful Private Client team in Colchester.

Our Private Client Team at Fisher Jones Greenwood is going through an exciting period of growth. As a result, we are delighted to have a new opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join us in our Private Client Teams in Colchester.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level support to fee earners, including administration, transcription, document production, diary management, billing, and other tasks.
• Offer professional and friendly service to clients, including answering calls, responding to emails, and meeting clients.
• Communicate effectively with fee earners and colleagues to ensure tasks and messages are handled promptly.
• Process new prospective clients and business opportunities efficiently, building knowledge of the department, clients, and FJG.
• Adhere to all FJG policies, procedures, and requirements, including maintaining the client database and compliance regulations.
• Perform any other required tasks.

Experience:

• Experience working within a law firm as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Private Client.
• Experience with case management systems (desirable).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office Suite, with good word processing and audio typing skills, maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality, and timeliness.

The extras:

We provide all the tools needed for success, including dedicated training, professional support, and a range of benefits.

• 25 days of annual leave
• Day off for birthday or wellbeing day
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Access to flexible benefits portal

Want to know more?

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Suzanne James, our Talent Acquisition Specialist, at 07462 964877 or [e-mail].

Apply now:

Please email your CV, cover letter, and desired salary to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Law Practice