Job Description
An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join a law firm specialising in family law, private client matters and property law, with a focus on legal expertise and client care. As a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary, you will provide secretarial and administrative assistance to solicitors handling Wills, Trusts and Probate matters. This permanent role can be either full-time or part-time offering salary range of £23,000 - £26,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for: Producing correspondence and legal documents using audio typing and word processing. Preparing documents, forms and statements relating to client matters. Maintaining client files, including filing, opening, closing, storage and retrieval. Organising appointments and meetings, maintaining diaries and monitoring upcoming tasks. Preparing outgoing post and arranging document copying. Updating client information on the firm''s computer systems. Amending standard documents and precedents when instructed. Passing on messages, emails and other correspondence promptly and accurately. What we are looking for Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally gained within a law firm. Experience in a Private Client department dealing with Wills, Trusts and Probate is desirable but not essential. Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage diaries and maintain accurate records. Computer literacy and experience using word-processing software. A ..... full job details .....