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Legal Secretary (372)

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Summary:

Our client is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join the team of a forward thinking, well-established local law firm. Based in a beautiful Exeter location, you will carry out tasks which provide both secretarial and administrative support to the relevant fee earners. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year’s experience gained within private practice. 

What will you be doing as a Legal Secretary?

  • Undertaking a high quantity of typing work, whether that be audio or copy typing.
  • Providing general administrative support to the fee earners.
  • Administering to the fee earner’s diaries and schedules.
  • Communicating with the firm’s clients over the telephone.
  • Making appointments and arranging meetings.
  • Maintaining client files to an impeccable standard.
  • Undertaking the maintenance of daily filing.

Skills/Qualifications of a Legal Secretary:

  • A minimum of 1 years’ experience working as a Legal Secretary within any sector of practice.
  • Experience of audio/copy typing, preferably with minimum speeds of 60wpm.
  • Impeccable communication skills and strong attention to detail.
  • A highly self-motivated and driven individual who can keep themselves incredibly organised.
  • Sound IT skills including the use of MS Office programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

 

The Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Access to a Company Pension scheme
  • WPA Health Membership and benefits 
  • Perkbox discount card
  • Annual and 6 month development reviews
  • Supervision (lawyers)
  • Annual salary review
  • Training & development programmes 

Ref: 7993

Recruitment Consultant: Sophia Damshenas