Legal Secretary -Private Client

Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to support its growing Private Client Team. This role involves providing essential administrative support to fee earners, ensuring effective communication with clients and colleagues, and maintaining compliance with policies and procedures. The firm values excellent customer service and offers a supportive environment with training and flexible benefits. If you're organized, proficient in IT, and have a passion for the legal field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Day off for birthday

Life assurance

Income protection

Access to flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm, preferably within Private Client.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners with administration and document production.
• Provide professional service to clients via calls and emails.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

IT Proficiency

Audio Typing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case Management Systems

Job description

Fisher Jones Greenwood Solicitors is an award-winning and innovative law firm dedicated to providing excellent customer service and legal advice.

Our Private Client Team is experiencing growth, and we are seeking a Legal Secretary to join us in Colchester, Essex.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support fee earners with administration, transcription, document production, diary management, billing, and other tasks.
2. Provide professional, friendly service to clients, including calls, emails, and meetings.
3. Communicate effectively with colleagues and fee earners to ensure timely handling of messages and tasks.
4. Process new clients and business opportunities efficiently; maintain knowledge of the department, clients, and firm.
5. Follow all policies, procedures, and compliance regulations, including maintaining the client database.
6. Perform any other duties as required.

Experience:

• Experience working in a law firm, preferably within Private Client.
• Experience with case management systems (desirable).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and workload prioritization.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office; high standards in word processing and audio typing.

The extras:

We offer tools for success, including training, professional support, and benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Day off for birthday or wellbeing day
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Access to flexible benefits

Interested?

Contact Suzanne James, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at 07462 964877 or [e-mail] for more information or a confidential chat.

To apply, email your CV, cover letter, and salary expectations to [e-mail].

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Law Practice