Legal Secretary

Adecco Recruitment are currently recruiting for on behalf of our client, an experienced Secretary to work for one of the senior partners of a well established and prestigious Solicitors firm based in the heart of Lancaster City Centre.

The role is working within the commercial properties team, but there are additional departments recruiting as well, as the business is growing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly team that offers progression within the business.

Permanent-Full Time -35 hours a week

Working hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Salary dependent on experience

Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (holidays rise to 27 days after 5 years service)

Pension scheme

Duties will include:

- Open, maintain and close files
- Ensure thorough completion of forms
- Deal with incoming post and ensure it is scanned onto the case management system
- Audio typing
- Update Excel spreadsheets
- Ensuring identification and other compliance requirements are met
- Organised with effective time management skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Strong administration and IT skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and clients
- Keen eye for detail with the ability to work with the Solicitor to ensure all compliance requirements re fulfilled
- Strong IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player who works effectively with the Solicitor and other members of the support team

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.