Legal Secretary (Private Client)

C&d Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established yet progressive firm in Swindon is seeking a motivated Legal Secretary to support their Private Client Department. In this role, you will engage in a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks, including drafting legal documents, managing client files, and liaising with clients and internal teams. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while enjoying an excellent benefits package, including generous holiday allowance and health benefits. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and possess strong communication and IT skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a secretarial role within private client is essential.
• Strong IT skills and excellent communication abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documentation and correspondence for clients.
• Manage diaries and liaise with clients and departments effectively.

Skills

Proven experience in a similar secretarial role

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent IT skills including MS Office

Fast and accurate typing skills

First rate communication skills

Tools

MS Office (Word/Outlook and Excel)

Job description

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Swindon, who are actively seeking to engage a Legal Secretary to support their Private Client Department.

What you will be doing:

Supporting the fee earners within the department, you will be tasked with a wide range of secretarial and administrative duties to include:

• Drafting legal documentation and correspondence
• Opening and closing client files
• Digital dictation and copy typing
• Sorting and prioritising mail, emails and messages
• Liaising with clients and internal departments via phone, email and occasionally face to face
• Managing Fee Earner's diaries
• Adhoc duties when required

What you will need to succeed:

• Proven experience in a similar secretarial role within private client
• The ability to work under pressure with ever changing deadlines
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office (Word/Outlook and Excel)
• Fast and accurate typing skills
• First rate communication skills at all levels

What you will receive in return:

• Competitive salary
• The chance to work locally and join a supportive, established yet progressive firm
• Excellent benefits package including generous holiday allowance and health

If this role of Legal Secretary sounds of interest and you would like to be considered, please contact Sarah at Thrive Group via email: [e-mail]

Thrive Group are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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