Legal Secretary - #JBD08421

DCA Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned law firm in Guildford is seeking a Legal Secretary for their Private Client department. The successful candidate will support a busy team by producing accurate documentation, maintaining client files, and providing outstanding client service. Candidates should have previous experience, strong secretarial skills, and be IT literate. This role offers a dynamic work environment in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Legal Secretary.
• Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate documents via audio dictation.
• Maintain comprehensive client administration files.
• Liaise with clients and third parties, delivering exceptional service.

Skills

Audio transcription skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Tools

Digital dictation software

Case management systems

Job description

Overview

Legal Secretary - Private Client — Cranleigh, Surrey. Well established law firm seeking a Legal Secretary to work within their Private Client department in Cranleigh.

This role will be assisting a busy team of three fee earners in their day-to-day work by providing support and an efficient secretarial and administrative service.

Responsibilities

• Production of accurate and timely documents and correspondence via audio dictation
• Maintenance of comprehensive and accurate client administration files
• Assistance with the smooth running of client transactions and contribution to overall departmental work cycles
• Frequent liaison with clients and third parties by telephone and in person, delivering exceptional client service
• Provide secretarial support including using a digital dictation system
• Reception duties: meeting and greeting clients, arranging meeting room bookings

Requirements

• Experience of working as a Legal Secretary
• Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Audio transcription skills; fast accurate typing
• Experience of using case management is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Very well organised; friendly & professional attitude
• IT literate: Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software