Legal Secretary to Private Client Team

Maidstone, hybrid working

£27,000

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our highly esteemed client within their Private Client Team.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a team of legal advisors and contribute to the effective operation of our administration services.

Key responsibilities:

* Assist with various administrative tasks, including preparing correspondence, legal documents, and written communications using various methods.
* Support in maintaining electronic files, ensuring compliance with firm procedures regarding organisation and updates.
* Contribute to file management activities such as file opening, closing, archiving, and reviewing for destruction.
* Assist in managing the team's diary system, recording important dates and deadlines for timely task completion.
* Engage with clients through phone, email, and in-person interactions, providing necessary assistance and message taking.
* Facilitate appointments and meeting room bookings.
* Provide general administrative support to the team, adapting to tasks as needed.
* Maintain accurate time records using the firm's case management system (CMS) in accordance with internal procedures.
* Attend various team, partnership, and training meetings as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

* Strong secretarial and administrative skills, encompassing proficiency in word processing, copy typing, and audio dictation.
* Demonstrated organisational and time management abilities, with a focus on task prioritisation.
* Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.
* Attention to detail and accuracy in all work, upholding a standard of excellence in service delivery.
* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling professional interaction with clients and colleagues.
* Appreciation for the importance of discretion and confidentiality inherent in legal work.

If this opportunity is of interest to you please apply now!

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.