Legal Secretary

A new instruction for a part time Commercial Legal Secretary with an established practice in Gillingham.

Great opportunity to work 3 4days per week and ideal for someone seeking a new challenge within an award winning firm, looking to secure a position for the long term,

You will require:

The role is considered ideal for an individual who is currently working as a legal secretary either in a commercial team or another area (ie. family, conveyancing, probate or medical).

The client would also consider a more junior/trainee level, for the right person.

Excellent technical skills including fast accurate typing speeds and dictation required (the Fee Earners use a dictation system called Bighand)

The ability to manage a busy workload, with minimal supervision and happy to work to tight deadlines

Good communication skills, a confident, friendly and approachable manner both face to face and over the telephone

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good working knowledge of Word

Position highlights:

Audio and copy typing all correspondence (letters, legal forms (Oyez) and quotations

Answering the telephone in a polite and efficient manner

Undertake general administrative duties including updating client details

Arranging appointments and dealing with clients

Access and input days on to the firms client case management system

Work as part of a friendly team of other secretarial colleagues, assisting secretarial and telephone cover as and when required

The ability to handle confidential information discreetly

Attractive salary depending on experience

If you have the skills, knowledge and experience we are seeking then we very much welcome your application.

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