Legal Secretary

Job Description: Legal Secretary

We are looking to appoint a Legal Secretary for our busy Private Client and Family Department.

The Role

You will be responsible for assisting both departments with the following tasks:-

• opening and closing files;
• dealing with initial enquires and making appointments;
• dictation;
• drafting some legal forms with guidance/instructions;
• standard letters;
• carrying out AML checks;
• engrossing documents for signing;
• preparation of court bundles;
• dealing with filing of court forms using online portal systems;
• making and receiving telephone calls;
• Paper and online filing and storage of documents;
• Photocopying and some other general office duties.

Experience would be preferred but not strictly necessary as full training can be given.

Person Specification

• Excellent Computer literacy skills and ability to learn data entry in Solicitors Own Software (SOS) database;
• Excellent communications skills and attention to detail;
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Job Type: Full-time although part-time working may be considered for the right candidate.

If you are interested please submit your CV to Tanya Browns recruitment Group as directed.