Legal Secretary
Permanent
Job Description
- Produce quality work efficiently and accurately.
- Document Management System – open new files and maintain existing files.
- Draft and redraft documentation using advanced features of Microsoft Office 2010.
- Deal with partners and solicitors on a proactive basis- communicating any problems which may arise and suggesting solutions to overcome them where suitable.
- Manage & organize partners & solicitors on all aspects of their diaries to include meetings and international travel.
- Take telephone messages and manage client relationships.
- Filing & general administrative support, to include archiving.
- Risk Management – comply with all of the Firm’s policies & procedures; support Firm-wide risk management initiatives. Adhere to the file review and closure process and ensure all open and in-active matters are reviewed and closed as appropriate.
- Staff may be requested to carry out other additional tasks as may occur from time to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong keyboard skills, with typing skills a minimum of 65 +wpm.
- Minimum of 3 years legal secretarial experience in a corporate law firm.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, with excellent proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Professional manner and approach
- Good Interpersonal and Communication skills
- Maintain confidentiality both internally and externally.
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
Reference no: 82378