Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant

Storrar Cowdry Solicitors; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Chester is seeking two Legal Secretaries/PAs to support their thriving Private Client and Residential Property Departments. Ideal candidates will have prior legal experience and exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills. Join a prestigious firm with a fantastic team atmosphere and generous benefits, including Christmas and New Year closure.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Pleasant City Centre office

Fantastic atmosphere with low turnover of staff

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a legal secretary/PA is essential.
• Knowledge of residential conveyancing required for the property department.
• Excellent command of spelling, punctuation, and grammar necessary.

Responsibilities

• Arrange appointments and meetings with clients.
• Transcribe dictation and update Case Management system.
• Liaise with clients and third parties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audio typing

Job description

Job Title: Legal Secretary / PA - 2x Positions Available

Location: White Friars, Chester

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (FTE)

Job Type: Full or Part Time available, Permanent

About us:

Storrar Cowdry are one of the North-West's most prestigious and well-connected legal practices. Our offices in Chester City Centre are ideally placed for work across Cheshire, North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester and beyond.

Established in 1983, we offer a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses. We are dependable and are proud of our hard-won reputation.

About the role:

As a result of our recent growth we are currently seeking 2 competent Secretaries/PAs to support our increasingly busy Private Client and Residential Property Departments respectively.

As a key part of each team you'll be responsible for arranging appointments and meetings with clients, transcribing dictation, and updating our Case Management system, which you'll be fully trained on. You will need to liaise with clients and other third parties so exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills are a must.

About you:

• Prior experience working as a legal secretary/PA is essential
• For the role within our Residential Property department, you must have prior knowledge of residential conveyancing
• An excellent command of spelling, punctuation and grammar is required
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Audio typing skills of, ideally with digital dictation experience
• Ability to prioritise daily workload
• Acute attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills, including professional and friendly telephone manner

Why join us

• Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas and New Year Closure
• Pleasant City Centre office just off main shopping area
• Fantastic atmosphere built from excellent retention at the firm with very low turnover of staff

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Legal Assistant, Family Secretary, PA, Legal Typist, Typist, Legal PA, Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Office Support, Legal Assistant, Legal Business Support, Fee Earner Support, Customer Service Administrator, Customer Service, Administrator will also be considered for this role.