Legal Secretary

We are currently recruiting a full time, Legal Secretary for our busy and successful Private Client Team in our Castle Cary office.

The role will involve providing all round secretarial and administrative support, including liaising with clients and answering basic queries, diary management, producing documents (with the use of digital dictation) and maintaining filing and record systems.

The role will be based on reception as it will include some office management duties such as ordering stationary, meet and greet of clients and controlling and balancing petty cash.

The ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively and ensure that the client's best interests are served at all times are vital qualities. Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is preferable. Excellent typing (ideally including audio transcription) and IT skills are essential.

Strong communication and PC skills are important.

About Us:
Battens would not be able to deliver an exceptional service to clients without our talented and hard working staff. We recognise the hugely important role they play in the ongoing success and development of our business.

Battens has a 300-year history, but it is a forward
- thinking firm.

Our workplace is:

- stimulating
- inclusive
- collaborative
- empowering

Staff are truly valued at Battens which means they stay with us long-term and build their futures here.

Benefits include:

- Life assurance from the first day of employment
- group Pension scheme
- income Protection
- holiday - up to 26 days per year, increasing to 30 days with length of service
- a range of discounted legal services provided by Battens
- generous staff introduction bonus scheme
- everyone has an extra day’s holiday on their birthday

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Castle Cary: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LS - CC