Private Client Legal Secretary — Support to Two Fee Earners

Search; Orpington; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Search, an established law firm in Orpington, is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary to support two fee earners in the Private Client team. You will manage document production, correspondence, diary tasks and client communications to ensure smooth case progression.

Ideal candidates will have prior legal secretary experience in a law firm, excellent MS Office skills, strong organisational abilities, discretion and the confidence to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm.
• Strong secretarial skills: document production, formatting and correspondence.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Professional telephone manner and strong written/verbal communication.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new case management systems.
• Proactive, independent worker with discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with fee earners and support teams.

Responsabilités

• Provide dedicated secretarial support to two fee earners in Private Client.
• Produce, format and amend correspondence and legal documents to a high standard.
• Handle client communications via phone and email with professionalism.
• Open, maintain and close client files and keep electronic records up to date.
• Manage diary, deadlines and coordinate appointments and meetings.
• Support fee earners day-to-day and ensure efficient case progression.
• Update firm systems and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth operation of the Private Client department.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with established procedures.

Connaissances

Document production

Formatting

Correspondence

Client communication

Organisation

Deadline management

Diary management

Case management

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Attention to detail

Outils

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Description du poste

Search, an established law firm in Orpington, is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary to support two fee earners in the Private Client team. You will manage document production, correspondence, diary tasks and client communications to ensure smooth case progression.

Ideal candidates will have prior legal secretary experience in a law firm, excellent MS Office skills, strong organisational abilities, discretion and the confidence to work with minimal supervision.