Legal Secretary

Why join Fisher Jones Greenwood 
Fisher Jones Greenwood Solicitors is an award-winning and innovative law firm, passionate about providing our clients with the highest level of customer service and the best legal advice available.
A great part of this success has been due to our staff and our working environment.
Our Conveyancing Team
Our Conveyancing Team at Fisher Jones Greenwood is going through an exciting period of growth. As a result, we are delighted to have a new opportunity to join us as a Legal Secretary in our Conveyancing Team in Colchester.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide high level support to fee earner(s) – this includes administration, transcription, production of documents, diary management, billing and all other tasks required by the fee earner(s) and department.
Provide a professional and friendly service to clients – this includes answering calls, responding to emails and meeting clients.
Communicate effectively with fee earner(s) and colleagues ensuring tasks and messages are dealt with in a timely manner.
Ensuring all new prospective clients / business opportunities are processed quickly and efficiently. Building and maintaining knowledge of the department, clients and FJG.
Adhere to all FJG policies, procedures and requirements – this includes maintaining the client database and following compliance regulations
 Any other required tasks
Experience
Experience of working within a law firm
Experience of working with case management system (desirable)
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
A good level of IT competency, including Microsoft Office Suite Good word processing and audio typing skills, with high standards of accuracy, quality, and timeliness
The extras
As part of this role, you’ll be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits.
25 days annual leave
Day off for birthday or wellbeing day
4% pension contribution
Private medical insurance
Healthcare cashplan
Life assurance
Income protection
Access to flexible benefits portal

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