Legal Secretary / Assistant

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Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Bangor seeks an experienced Legal Secretary/Assistant for a full-time temporary role. The position offers a supportive environment with responsibilities including document preparation, client liaison, and administrative support. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills and a professional telephone manner.

Benefits

Accrued Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of legal secretary duties.
• Efficient skill set for quick adaptation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and documents for solicitors.
• Manage diaries and arrange client appointments.
• Provide secretarial support and liaise with clients.

Skills

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Audio-typing

Case Management System

Confidentiality

Telephone Manner

Workload Management

Job description

An ever-growing prestigious legal firm are looking to add an experienced Legal Secretary / Assistant to their team on a temporary, full time basis. Working in fantastic offices based in Bangor on the banks of the Menai Straits, close to amenities this is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that puts its employees first.

As an experienced Legal Secretary / Assistant, you will already have strong knowledge of what this role entails along with an already efficient skill set that will ensure you settle quickly into your new role. Accountable to the Solicitors you will provide a high level of administrative support to both clients and colleagues whilst effectively managing your workload.

As a Legal Secretary / Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Supporting a busy department with the preparation of correspondence and documents
• Using a high degree of self management and initiative to ensure the smooth running of the department
• Liaising with clients via telephone and other methods
• Providing secretarial support to solicitors and other team members
• Managing diaries and arranging appointments for clients to see solicitors
• Assisting Practice Manager with monthly file reviews
• Working as part of a team to ensure effective secretarial cover is maintained
• Typing of letters, attendance notes and bills from digital dictation, and monitoring and replying to emails from within the firm or outside organisations
  

It is essential that you possess the following skills and abilities to be successful in this role;

• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Audio-typing - with speedy accurate keyboard skills
• Knowledge of using a Case Management System
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Friendly and professional telephone manner
• The ability to effectively manage and prioritise your workload

This is a full-time position offered on a temporary ongoing basis, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate. Your working hours will be Monday - Friday 9am - 5.00pm. Offering a starting salary of GBP22,500 dependent on skills and experience plus accrued holiday pay whilst on assignment.

If you are looking to join a supportive and friendly firm and looking to gain a career within the legal industry, then please get in touch today!

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