Legal Secretary - Julie Rose Recruitment : Job Details

JRRL are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary for our client, Private Client department at their Bexleyheath office.

The Legal Secretary will provide full secretarial and administrative support to the fee earner, liaising with clients and other staff as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Duties for the Legal Secretary:

The role includes but is not limited to the following:

• Audio and copy typing all correspondence to include letters and legal forms.
• Client contact- updating clients and dealing with enquiries.
• Undertake general administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning and filing.
• Diary management.
• Opening and closing files.
• Access and input data on to the firm’s case management system – Visual Files.

The ideal Candidate for the Legal Secretary:

• Proven experience working as a Legal Secretary within a busy Private Client department.
• Fast and accurate typing skills.
• The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise.
• Good communication skills both on the telephone and in person.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Benefits include; 25 days holiday plus a day off for birthday, additional holiday for long service, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, optional healthcare cashback scheme, cycle to work scheme, regular social events, free eye tests and staff discounts on our legal services along with a family and friends referral scheme.