Job Description

The role includes but is not limited to the following:

• Audio and copy typing all correspondence to include letters, legal forms (Oyez) and quotes
• Answer the telephone in a polite and efficient manner
• Undertake administrative duties such as photocopying, and updating client details
• Filing correspondence and ensuring files are kept up to date
• Arranging appointments and dealing with clients
• Access and input data on to the firm’s case management system
• Work as part of a team with other secretarial colleagues, assisting with secretarial and telephone cover when required
• Preparing bundles for court
• Handle all confidential information discreetly

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven experience working as a Legal Secretary within a Family Department. Excellent technical skills which include a fast and accurate typing speed (a Legal secretarial qualification is desirable). The ability to manage a busy workload with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines. Good communication skills and a confident, friendly and outgoing manner both over the phone and in person. Attention to detail. A good working knowledge of Word is essential. You will need to be dependable and flexible to business needs.