Private Client Legal Secretary

Bell Cornwall; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Cornwall Recruitment seeks an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join a busy team in Shirley. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, with strong organisational and communication skills, adept at managing diary tasks and client interactions. This is a dynamic opportunity to elevate your career within a reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Legal Secretary/PA within a private client team.
• Proven document or case management skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, appointments, and file management.
• Liaise with clients and handle queries.
• Provide professional secretarial assistance to fee earners.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Client Liaison

Technical Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal Computerised Finance System

Job description

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Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new challenge in the private client sector? Bell Cornwall Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Private Client Legal Secretary to join our client’s busy team in Shirley. If you possess excellent organisational and communication skills, along with a minimum of 3 years experience in a private client setting, we want to hear from you.

Key Duties:

As a Private Client Legal Secretary, your responsibilities will include:

• Diary and File Management: Efficiently manage diaries, make appointments, and organise meetings. Take charge of file management, including opening and closing files, maintaining filing systems accurately, and managing email correspondence.
• Client Liaison: Proactively liaise with clients, take messages, pass on information, and handle simple queries to ensure excellent client service.
• Collaborative Support : Work collaboratively with other secretarial support to provide responsive and professional secretarial assistance to fee earners and clients.
• Billing and Financial Support: Manage and coordinate fee earner’s billing and financial requirements, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Document Production: Perform audio and copy typing of legal documentation and correspondence to a high standard. Organise the production of all documents from initiation to delivery back to the relevant fee earner.
• Administrative Tasks : Undertake various administrative tasks, including organising conference or meetings calls, preparing client engagement letters, and handling filing and storing of important documents.

Key Skills & Experience:

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years experience as a Legal Secretary/PA within a private client team is essential.
• Organisational Skills: Excellent diary management, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with clients and staff within the firm.
• Technical Proficiency: Sound technical skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), proven document or case management skills, and experience using a legal computerised finance system.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to contribute your skills to a dynamic private client team, apply today. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your career to the next level with Bell Cornwall Recruitment.