Legal Secretary - Private Client

Office Angels; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Surrey seeks a Legal Secretary to support a busy team. The role involves document production, client liaison, and reception duties. Candidates should have proven experience in a legal setting, strong administrative skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. The firm values a friendly and professional approach, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in a private client setting.
• Strong secretarial and administrative skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely documents and correspondence via audio dictation.
• Maintain comprehensive and organised client administration files.
• Assistance with Reception duties which includes meeting clients and arranging bookings.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Secretarial skills

Audio transcription

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal abilities

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Digital audio software

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established law firm based in Surrey, renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional legal services within the Private Client sector. They pride themselves on their friendly yet professional approach, fostering a collaborative and dynamic working environment.

Role

As a Legal Secretary you 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. There will be frequent liaison with clients and third parties by telephone and in person which requires the delivery of exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely documents and correspondence via audio dictation
• Maintain comprehensive and organised client administration files
• Assistance with Reception duties which will include meeting and greeting clients, and arranging meeting room bookings

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in a private client setting
• Strong secretarial and administrative skills
• Proficiency in audio transcription and fast, accurate typing
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A friendly and professional demeanour
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and digital audio software
• Familiarity with case management systems
• Previous experience in a similar legal environment

How to apply

Please click APPLY now or email (redacted) to discuss this opportunity further.

Additional information

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