Legal Secretary - Private Client

Thrive Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary in Bedford to provide secretarial services to Private fee earners and partners. Responsibilities include preparing documents, handling calls, and managing client interactions. Ideal candidates should have fast and accurate typing skills, attention to detail, and a professional telephone manner. This role requires experience in a similar position and familiarity with office IT systems. The position is based in a dynamic environment with typical working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience providing Secretarial support to management teams.
• Ability to deal with clients and intermediaries effectively.
• Use of IT systems in the office.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial services to Private fee earners and partners.
• Prepare and amend draft documents.
• Handle telephone calls and emails.

Skills

Fast, accurate typing skills

Engaging telephone manner

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Swindon who are actively seeking to engage an experienced Legal Secretary to join the team.

What you will be doing :

As an experienced Secretary , you will provide secretarial services to the Private fee earners and partners within the team.

• Typing, preparing, and amending draft documents.
• Making and receiving telephone calls and dealing with emails.
• Dealing with clients both in person and on the telephone and assisting clients with enquires
• Making appointments and assisting with queries.
• Photocopying, filing and general office duties including opening files and preparing completed file storage.
• Liaising with Accounts Department to obtain cheques, printouts etc., as necessary.
• Liaising with the Office Manager about stocks of stationery etc.

What you will need to succeed :

• Previous experience providing Secretarial support to management team.
• Fast, accurate typing skills
• Accurate presentation of letters and documentation, with attention to detail.
• Engaging telephone manner and ability to deal with clients.
• Ability to deal with clients, intermediaries, and other contacts.
• Use of the IT systems in the office

What you will receive in return :

Monday to Friday ...