Family Legal Secretary

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

The Client:

With a long established and well-earned reputation for excellence, our clients offer a full range of high-class legal services for both businesses and individuals.

They are committed to the very best standards of practice and are very proud to hold Lexcel - the Law Society's recognition of the highest management and customer care standards.

The Role:

They now require an enthusiastic Family Legal Secretary to provide support to the Family Department.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:



* Audio typing, preparing and amending draft documents.




* Making and receiving telephone calls and dealing with emails.


* Dealing with clients both in person and on the telephone and assisting clients in the absence the fee earner.


* Making appointments and assisting with queries.


* Photocopying, filing and general office duties including opening files and preparing completed file storage.


* Assisting other members of the Private Client support team and liaising and assisting other members of staff as appropriate.


* Liaising with Accounts Department to obtain cheques, print-outs etc., as necessary.


* Liaising with the Office Manager with regard to stocks of stationery etc.


* Providing reception cover when required.


Skills:



* Fast, accurate typing.


* Good presentation of letters and documentation.


* Good knowledge of English manner.


* Good telephone manner and ability to deal with clients.




* Ability to deal with clients, intermediaries and other contacts.


* Use of the IT systems in the office.


Shift:



* Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm


Benefits:



* Holiday: 28 days in addition to public holidays


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