Private Client Secretary

Purely Recruitment Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Private Client Secretary in Swindon to support the Private Client Department. Candidates should have previous experience as a legal secretary. Responsibilities include audio typing, client communication, and general office duties. The role offers 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

28 days holiday in addition to bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a legal secretary role.

Responsibilities

• Audio typing, preparing and amending draft documents.
• Making and receiving telephone calls and dealing with emails.
• Dealing with clients both in person and on the telephone.
• Assisting clients in the absence of the fee earner.
• Making appointments and assisting with queries.
• Photocopying, filing and general office duties.
• Assisting other members of the Private Client support team.
• Liaising with Accounts Department to obtain cheques.
• Providing reception cover when required.

Skills

Fast, accurate typing

Good presentation of letters and documentation

Good telephone manner

Ability to deal with clients

Use of IT systems in the office

Job description

Private Client Secretary

Permanent

Full-Time

Salary Dependent on Experience

Swindon

We are supporting our client in recruiting a Private Client Secretary to join their team in Swindon. Providing support to the Private Client Department, you will have previous experience within a legal secretary role.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Audio typing, preparing and amending draft documents.
• Making and receiving telephone calls and dealing with emails.
• Dealing with clients both in person and on the telephone and assisting clients in the absence of the fee earner.
• Making appointments and assisting with queries.
• Photocopying, filing and general office duties including opening files and preparing completed file storage.
• Assisting other members of the Private Client support team and liaising and assisting other members of staff as appropriate.
• Liaising with Accounts Department to obtain cheques, print-outs etc., as necessary.
• Liaising with the Office Manager with regard to stocks of stationery etc.
• Providing reception cover when required.

Skills:

• Fast, accurate typing.
• Good presentation of letters and documentation.
• Good telephone manner and ability to deal with clients.
• Ability to deal with clients, intermediaries and other contacts.
• Use of the IT systems in the office.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday in addition to bank holidays.

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