Legal Secretary -Private Client

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative law firm is seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to join their growing Private Client Team in Colchester. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-level support to fee earners, ensuring excellent client service and efficient task management. With a focus on professional development, the firm provides necessary tools and dedicated training, fostering a supportive work environment. Enjoy generous benefits including 25 days of annual leave, a birthday off, and life assurance. If you are organized, communicative, and eager to contribute to a successful team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Day off for birthday or wellbeing day

Life assurance

Income protection

Access to flexible benefits portal

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm, ideally in Private Client.
• Proficient in IT with strong word processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to fee earners, including administration and document production.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues to ensure timely task completion.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Audio typing

Education

Experience working within a law firm

Experience with case management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Legal Secretary - Private Client, Colchester

Client: Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Why join Fisher Jones Greenwood

Fisher Jones Greenwood Solicitors is an award-winning and innovative law firm, passionate about providing our clients with the highest level of customer service and the best legal advice available.

A great part of this success has been due to our staff and our working environment.

Our Private Client Team

Our Private Client Team at Fisher Jones Greenwood is experiencing growth. We are excited to offer a new opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our Private Client Team in Colchester, Essex.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level support to fee earner(s), including administration, transcription, document production, diary management, billing, and other tasks.
• Offer a professional and friendly service to clients, including answering calls, responding to emails, and meeting clients.
• Communicate effectively with fee earners and colleagues to ensure tasks are completed promptly.
• Process new prospective clients and business opportunities efficiently. Maintain knowledge of the department, clients, and FJG.
• Adhere to all FJG policies, procedures, and compliance regulations, including maintaining the client database.
• Perform any other required tasks.

Experience:

• Experience working within a law firm, ideally within Private Client.
• Experience with case management systems (desirable).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office Suite, with good word processing and audio typing skills, high accuracy, quality, and timeliness.

The extras:

We provide all necessary tools, dedicated training, professional support, and a range of benefits, including:

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

Want to know more?

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Suzanne James, our Talent Acquisition Specialist, at 07462 964877 or email [emailprotected].