Legal Secretary

Job Summary To assist and support fee earners with secretarial and administrative duties. Please note, we are hiring for 3 Legal Secretaries, all levels welcome to apply with a related background. Roles and responsibilities * Audio and copy typing all correspondence to include letters, legal forms (Oyez) and quotes * Answer the telephone in a polite and efficient manner * Undertake administrative duties such as photocopying and updating client details. * Filing correspondence and ensuring files are kept up to date * Arranging appointments and dealing with clients * Access and input data on to the firm’s client case management system * Work as part of a team with other secretarial colleagues, assisting with secretarial and telephone cover when required * Handle all confidential information discreetly Requirements * Proven experience as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary or related qualification/experience * Can do attitude * Excellent technical skills which include a fast and accurate typing speed * The ability to manage a busy workload with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines * Good communication skills and a confident, friendly and outgoing manner both over the phone and in person * Attention to detail * A good working knowledge of Word is essential Benefits * Generous holiday allowance plus Christmas shutdown * Discretional Bonus Scheme (10% bonus was paid to staff in 2023/2024) * Pension Scheme (Contributory) * Life Cover - 3x Salary * Firm Sponsored Professional Training * Reduced Rate Legal Fees * Annual Eye tests/ Annual Flu Vaccines * Paid sick leave * Additional holiday for long-serving employees * Membership to Benenden Healthcare * Mental Health Support internally and from external providers (including access to Consultations from BUPA for Menopause) * A wellness payment of £20 per month gross for you to purchase something each month that helps your physical and mental wellbeing * Staff social events - All firm Christmas, Summer Parties and office-