Private Client Legal Secretary

Time Appointments are delighted to be working on behalf of a highly regarded legal practice based in Felixstowe, who are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Legal Secretary to work for a business that prides themselves on their excellent reputation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparation, checking and proof reading of correspondence on behalf of fee earners
• Typing and completing legal forms, setting up documents
• Taking telephone calls and taking accurate messages
• Diary management for fee earners and arranging appointments
• Monitoring deadlines in respect of client affairs and notifying the relevant fee earner
• Assisting clients on the telephone and in person in respect of the handling of their matter
• Maintaining client files.
• General and routine office duties, such as photocopying and filing

Skills & Experience:

• Proven Private Client Legal Secretarial experience gained from a professional law firm
• Knowledge of Wills & Probate
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent computer skills, particularly using Microsoft Office, document management and legal document production software
• Organised with a flexible approach to work
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Audio typing skills (desirable)

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