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SalaryOur well established client has an exciting new opportunity for a experienced 5+ years Legal Secretary to join their Private Client department in their Wanstead Office.
Main Duties
To ensure the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the Department.
To type legal documents either from hand-written notes or by transcribing digital dictation.
Scan, email and fax correspondence and documents as required.
Undertake file management including opening and closing files and filing all relevant documents.
Photocopying including preparing trial bundles.
Answer the telephone, routine calls and taking new inquiries and messages.
Manage the Fee Earners diary, organizing internal and external meetings.
Any other reasonable duties assigned from time to time.
Specialist Skills Required
Excellent IT skills in particular Word. Basic PowerPoint and Excel would also be useful as would experience in working with a Practice Management System.
Telephone skills.
Audio Typing is required
Personal Skills Required
Interest in legal matters and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
A well-organised, careful, conscientious approach.
Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, planning time and priorities.
Clear speaking and writing.
Good grammar and grasp of the English language - spelling, punctuation and sentence construction.
Enjoy contact with others, good social skills including tact, patience, understanding and persuasiveness
Smart appearance
Qualifications/education required
Good standard of general education, especially English. Numerate and literate
Word processing skills/qualification.
Training as Legal Secretary or relevant qualification.
The salary stated is a estimate by Browns Recruitment Group and will be discussed by the firm directly with the successful candidate.
To apply please send your CV to Kimberley Peterson as directed
