Legal Secretary
3 weeks ago
To personally to assist his/ her Principal in every way to enable the Principal to operate at optimum efficiency.
**Client Details**
My client is a leading law firm based based in Canterbury that offer a range of legal services to individuals and businesses.
**Description**
**The key responsibilities would include**:
- Using (word processing) to prepare correspondence and documents as directed by his/her Principal.
- To properly prepare mail for dispatch.
- To photocopy documents as required.
- To draft straight forward legal documents under his/her Principals supervision.
- To open new client files accurately and speedily in accordance with file procedures.
- To deal accurately with filing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with office procedures.
- To answer any unattended telephone in her room, if practicable.
- To attend to clients both on the telephone and in person. To take and record accurately any messages and pass the same on to the appropriate person without unnecessary delay.
- To make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up to date diary.
- To prepare and serve refreshments as and when required to clients and as requested to do so by the Principal.
- To prepare the Conference Room for meetings as necessary, and for the tidying and clearance of the room at the end of the meetings.
- To learn the operation of the switchboard and provide support to the receptionist as required.
- To provide support to the junior typists and other secretaries as required.
- To contribute towards training and self-development, and to undertake any specific training as and when required.
- To ensure the confidentiality and security of all Practice and client's documentation and information.
- To undertake any other duties which from time to time may reasonably be allocated.
**Profile**
- Sound word processing and audio-typing skills together with appropriate administrative skills.
- Previous experience in a legal secretarial role
- Positive attitude and able to multitask
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Proficient IT skills
**Job Offer**
A competitive salary and opportunity to work for a leading law firm.
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