Legal Secretary

Law Staff Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in St Albans is looking for a Legal Secretary to support their Private Client team. The role involves providing administrative assistance, managing diaries, and ensuring excellent client service. Candidates should have prior experience in legal settings, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. The firm offers attractive benefits including a health cash plan and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Generous holiday allowance

Pension options

Death in service cover

Firmwide bonus scheme

Subsidised parking

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous secretarial experience in a law firm is desirable.
• Fast, accurate keyboard skills with a minimum of 50 wpm.
• Good understanding of client service and the context of the work.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to lawyers.
• Handle incoming telephone calls and assist clients.
• Manage lawyers' diaries and maintain internal files.

Skills

Client relationship skills

Keyboard skills (50 wpm)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Peppermint

Isokon

Hoowla

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their esteemed Private Client team. The firm offer a generous holiday allowance with the option to buy and sell, health cash plan plus much more.

The role involves providing secretarial and administrative support to at least two Fee Earners while ensuring outstanding client service.

The Private Client team is one of the largest and most experienced in the area, comprising four partners, one consultant, three senior associates, six solicitors, a Court of Protection manager, and four legal assistants.

The Firm

Our client is a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice. With a rich history spanning two centuries, they have cultivated a strong and respected presence as a premier law firm in the Hertfordshire and London regions. Committed to progress, they are continually evolving and have a dedicated team of over 100 professionals.

Legal Secretary role

The role is varied and this is a snapshot of the duties:

• Handle incoming telephone calls, assisting clients with enquiries when the lawyer is unavailable.
• Welcome and assist clients visiting the office.
• Open and close client files in accordance with standard procedures.
• Communicate with clientsas instructed by lawyers.
• Managelawyers\' diaries.
• Maintain internal and client files, ensuring all information is consistently up-to-date.
• Provide typing support for lawyers, including drafting standard letters and forms for lawyer approval.
• Coordinate with the accounts team to ensure accurate and timely financial administration.
• Input client and potential client contact details into Peppermint, Isokon (probate case management system), and Hoowla (residential case management system).
• Perform general administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the wider team, providing secretarial and telephone cover as needed.
• Adhere to firm policies and procedures, demonstrating compliance and familiarity at all times.

The ideal Legal Secretary

• Previous secretarial experience in a law firm is desirable.
• Strong client relationship skills with a confident approach.
• Good understanding of client service and the context of the work.
• Fast, accurate keyboard skills (minimum 50 wpm).
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and communication skills.
• Proficient in relevant software packages and case management systems.
• High level of organisation with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Initiative and willingness to take direction and feedback positively.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Punctual with good timekeeping.
• Smart, professional appearance.
• Attention to detail.
• Trustworthy and reliable.

Benefits

• Health cash plan
• Generous holiday allowance with option to buy and sell
• Pension options
• Death in service cover
• Firmwide bonus scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Employee assistance programme

If you\'re a Legal Secretary ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Natasha at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37049.

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