Our client, a leading international law and professional services firm, is seeking a motivated Legal Secretary to join their team. The successful candidate will work as part of a team delivering high-standard legal secretarial services, often under pressure and time constraints. This role involves supporting lawyers in their practice and ensuring efficient and professional handling of tasks and projects. Click here to read more.
Job Duties:
- Provide general secretarial support, including creating, editing, amending, and storing correspondence and documents in electronic files, and preparing blacklined documents.
- Respond to internal and external telephone enquiries in a professional and polite manner.
- Handle billing and collections, liaising with clients and the Accounts Department.
- Perform photocopying and scanning of documents and correspondence.
- Manage bookings for meetings and handle diary management.
- Arrange the opening, closing, and archiving of accounts and files.
- Organise travel arrangements for Partners and Associates as required.
- Maintain and update client contact details and addresses in the firm’s databases.
- Provide cover for other secretaries during periods of absence when required.
- Maintain accurate records and correspondence files in relation to client matters.
- Comply with firm policies relevant to the role.
- Participate in special projects when required.
- Perform other duties as necessary, including outside of normal working hours.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Tact and diplomacy when dealing with confidential matters.
- Strong organisational skills to manage a complex and demanding workload, prioritising tasks and projects effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of producing high-quality correspondence.
- Proficiency in using and updating computerised systems, databases, word processors, and spreadsheets, with a genuine interest in developing IT skills.
- Flexible approach to work, with the ability to respond to changing circumstances and emergency situations.
What You’ll Love:
Our client is a global leader in legal and professional services, providing a dynamic and inclusive work environment. You will be part of a diverse team that values and empowers individuals to succeed. With a strong commitment to equality and diversity, our client ensures that employment opportunities are open to all, based solely on personal ability. This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills, work on exciting projects, and contribute to a respected firm with a global presence.
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