We are currently looking for a proactive, highly organised, service focussed individual to fulfil a crucial role in our support staff within our cients Family Team.Based in Cambridge and reporting to the Legal Support Manager you will provide in-depth business support to the Partners and fee earners within the team.
Responsibilities of a Legal Secretary / Legal Support Assistant include:• Managing the file opening process for the team• Being the first point of contact for clients• Being the first point of contact for any administrative and business support requirements for fee earners, anticipating the teams needs where possible• Assisting with the preparation of all financial transactions as required.• Drafting and formatting of letters, documents, and forms• Preparing correspondence and documents through audio typing and word-processing• Proactive diary management for allocated fee earnersAbout The Candidate
As a Legal Secretary / Legal Support Assistant you will have:• Experience within a legal environment / professional services environment is preferred• Strong legal administration experience • Experience in case management systems• Experience of working in a client facing environment. • Broad knowledge of administrative tasks in legal practices.• Sound knowledge of IT skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams, Zoom, etc.• Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of your work• Strong communication and organisation skills About The Company
Benefits of working with us:- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Support staff bonus scheme
- Life Assurance 4x annual salary
- Scottish Widows Pension scheme
- 1/3 gym membership contribution
- Discount on legal fees
- Cycle to work scheme
- Online benefits portal
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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire