Family Senior Secretary
2 weeks ago
An opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon as a Secretary in the Family department supporting the talented and capable lawyers in the Family team.
You will work as part of the core support team for Family focused on providing administrative support to the lawyers in the team.
**What you will do**:
- Draft basic letters without supervision. Sending out standard procedural letters.
- Draft more complicated letters and documents for approval under supervision.
- Attendance at Court with Counsel for the lawyer and for other lawyers in the firm where necessary.
- Dealing with personal and telephone attendances with clients and professionals.
**About you**
**Experience and Knowledge you need to take on this challenge**:
- Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
- Exceptional organisational skills with an eye for detail
- Team orientated personality with the ability to work independently and with others
- Flexibility and dependability
- Ability to take the initiative and demonstrate proactivity
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to deadlines
- Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic
- Have a positive approach to daily tasks
- Ability to embrace change and do so in a positive and energetic way
**About us**
Coodes LLP is one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon and the longest established firm in the region. With over 150 staff across 8 offices we provide legal advice across the entire spectrum of business and personal needs, delivered by highly-experienced lawyers with a dedicated and skilled support team.
Coodes has the only Court of Protection Panel Appointed Deputy in Cornwall and this is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Court of Protection Team. Progression and development of those within the team is encouraged.
Coodes has built a reputation over the last decade of being one of the most forward thinking firms by regional, if not, national standards and a number of our departments and lawyers are recognised as the leaders in the region.
**Additional benefits include**
Group pension plan, Annual bonus scheme, Medical cash plan, Life assurance, Holiday trading, Private medical insurance options, Discounted gym membership, Cycle to work and a Discounted shopping platform
**Location**
We are open to discussion regarding location and working remotely**.**
**Hours**
This is a full time position. 35 hours a week Monday to Friday.
**Covid Secure
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