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SalaryMy client is a forward-thinking law firm providing services to both national and international clients. With over 150 years of history, we recognise clients want, deserve and must get specialist legal advice. The only way clients' interests are best served is to have legal departments with highly trained lawyers and support staff.
They are looking to recruit a self-motivated Secretary on a full or part-time basis to join our team working alongside experienced lawyers. As one of Gloucestershire's premier law firms you can be rest assured that we will invest in your future and personal development and provide you with continuous training to allow you to develop your career.
The role will involve liaising with clients, clerks, colleagues and other individuals by telephone, email and letter for work related matters. Ensuring that a professional and efficient manner is adopted at all times is essential. Excellent copy and digital audio typing skills are essential with a good understanding of the need to prioritise when working with both clients and colleagues. Other duties include filing, collating information for documents such as bundles, diary management and contact with clients. During busy periods the candidate will be required to help other secretaries with urgent work within the Family department. The candidate will have a strong background within a private Family department and have experience of dealing with sensitive client matters.
Due to the nature of this work the candidate will be good at developing trusting relationships with clients and handling what can be difficult and disturbing cases. The ability to meet clients face to face and take detailed notes is essential as clients can be extremely emotional at times.
The candidate will be familiar with bighand, ccms and the court portal. They will also have gained experience of working as a Legal Secretary in a Solicitor's practice.
Duties:
- Fast and accurate typing.
- Ability to draft non legal correspondence.
- Ability to manage and organise large volumes of documents.
- Confident in use of email and other systems in daily work.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, bundle docs and drop box advantageous.
Please apply today, this is a fantastic opportunity thar won't be around for long.
