Legal Secretary

Freeths; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Leicester is looking for a skilled Secretary to provide exceptional support to lawyers by managing documentation, client communications, and administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be well-organized, demonstrate excellent communication abilities, and work flexibly within a diverse team. Ideal candidates possess strong IT skills and a history of delivering high-quality service. This role offers an inclusive working environment that encourages initiative and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Well organised and able to show initiative.
• Experience working under pressure.
• Historically provided high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Produce documentation and letters as directed by fee earners.
• Attend to clients professionally, both by phone and in person.
• Maintain electronic files and filing systems efficiently.
• Assist fee earners with administrative matters.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Good IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

About The Team

To provide an effective and efficient secretarial support service to the lawyers in the department, communicating effectively across departments and with clients. We trust our people to work flexibly in the way that works best for them, their teams and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all.

About the role

To provide an effective and efficient secretarial support service to the lawyers in the department, communicating effectively across departments and with clients. We trust our people to work flexibly in the way that works best for them, their teams and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all.

Key Responsibilities

• To produce documentation and letters as directed by fee earners.
• To attend to clients by telephone and in person when required, in a professional, personable, and engaging manner.
• To maintain electronic files and filing systems in an organised and efficient manner as required.
• To assist fee earners with day-to-day administrative matters including but not limited to, opening new files, closing and archiving files, file organisation, billing procedures and making and managing appointments.
• To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time.

Your Skills And Qualifications

• To be well organised, able to show initiative and work well under pressure where necessary.
• To have excellent communication skills and be a real team player with a flexible and professional approach to work.
• A proven record of delivering a high-quality service to both fee earners and clients.
• Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with using case management systems and general Microsoft packages.
• To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm’s values.

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