Legal Secretary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join my clients team in their Chislehurst office.

Key Responsibilities:

- A willingness to learn to support the Fee Earner in the management of the secretarial workload, ensuring that the priorities of the department are met.
-To support Fee Earners in the production of files by typing work as directed.
-To support Fee Earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management.
- Using Case Management/Ledger Systems Verifying client identification in accordance with company Laundering Policy Guidelines.
- Opening Files issuing initial documentation/client care forms.
- Reviewing files ready for archiving/closing files.
- To assist Fee Earners in the management of case-load by dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone.
- To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Fee Earner.
- To assist in general office administration and in the locating of files when necessary.
- To undertake photocopying when necessary.
- To answer external/internal telephone calls efficiently and politely and take messages, as and when necessary.
- To manage own and Fee Earner diary and update completions calendar.

Experience Required:

- Computer literate with good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of using software packages. (Essential)
- Recent practical experience of using word processing packages (preferably Microsoft Word). (Essential)
- Recent practical experience of working in an office environment. (Essential)
- Practical experience of handling client enquiries both by telephone and face to face. (Essential)
- Working knowledge of using photocopiers. (Essential)

- Practical experience of working in a legal office environment. (Desirable)
- Experience of working in a networked Windows environment. (Desirable)
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development. (Desirable)

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful