Part-time Legal Secretary

2 weeks ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Acorn Recruitment Limited Full time

We are seeking a part time (15-25 hours) Legal Secretary to support the Lawyers in the Private Client Department at our client's Dorchester office.

Essential skills:

- Good legal secretarial experience gained in private practice
- Working knowledge of Digital dictation methods and Case Management Systems
- The ability to work alone as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent telephone manner and ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Good Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Articulate and numerate
- Resilience and tenacity
- Professionally presented both visually and verbally
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Effective organisational skills
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Quick to adapt to changing priorities
- Conscientious and capable
- Good timekeeping and reliability
- A high regard for confidentiality and diplomacy

The salary of £20,050 per annum (FTE) is the minimum salary level and there is flexibility depending upon competency levels and knowledge level. The days are flexible but must be a regular pattern.

There are a range of benefits including 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata) and ½ day for birthday.

Contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, discretionary bonuses, and Health Cash Plan.

Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.



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