Legal Secretary / Assistant

Supertemps Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Bangor is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Assistant to provide high-level support in a full-time temporary role. This position involves managing client communications, arranging appointments, and ensuring efficient departmental operations. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills and a professional manner for client interactions.

Benefits

Accrued holiday pay

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong administrative support skills with high efficiency.
• Experience in a legal environment preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with document preparation and correspondence.
• Manage client diaries and appointments efficiently.
• Liaise professionally with clients via phone and in writing.

Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Audio-typing

Computer Literacy

Confidentiality Management

Telephone Manner

Workload Management

Tools

Case Management System

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An ever-growing prestigious legal firm is 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 organization that puts its employees first.

As an experienced Legal Secretary / Assistant, you will have strong knowledge of the role and an efficient skill set that will help you settle quickly into your new position. Reporting to the Solicitors, you will provide high-level administrative support to clients and colleagues while effectively managing your workload.

Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting a busy department with correspondence and document preparation.
2. Using self-management and initiative to ensure departmental efficiency.
3. Liaising with clients via telephone and other communication methods.
4. Providing secretarial support to solicitors and team members.
5. Managing diaries and arranging appointments for clients to see solicitors.
6. Assisting the Practice Manager with monthly file reviews.
7. Working as part of a team to maintain effective secretarial cover.
8. Typing letters, attendance notes, and bills from digital dictation, and monitoring and replying to emails.

Essential skills and abilities:

1. Strong time management and organizational skills.
2. Audio-typing with accurate and speedy keyboard skills.
3. Computer literacy.
4. Knowledge of using a Case Management System.
5. Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
6. Friendly and professional telephone manner.
7. Effective workload management and prioritization skills.

This is a full-time position offered on a temporary ongoing basis, with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. The starting salary is £22,500, dependent on skills and experience, plus accrued holiday pay during the assignment.

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