Legal Secretary
| Posting date: | 11 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,000 to £27,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2024 |
| Location: | Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1RT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | New Appointments Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 45395_1720713393 |
Summary
Job Title: Legal Secretary
Location: Tunbridge Wells (Close to Public Transport)
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:15AM - 5:30PM (with 1.5hrs break)
I am seeking a motivated Legal Secretary to join my clients Probate Department. If you have experience with probate and wills, this is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide secretarial support to solicitors and legal executives.
- Ensure smooth document flow within the department.
- Type legal documentation from handwritten notes or digital dictation.
- Manage file organisation, including opening, closing, and filling documents.
- Handle scanning, emailing, faxing, and photocopying, including preparing trial bundles.
- Answer phone calls, manage new enquiries, and take messages.
- Organise internal and external meetings for fee earners.
- Support other secretaries across the firm as needed.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent IT skills, particularly Word (Powerpoint and Excel are a plus).
- Strong telephone communication skills.
- Interest in legal matters with an understanding of confidentiality.
- Well-organised with a careful and conscientious approach.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Good time management and the ability to work under pressure.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Training as a Legal Secretary or relevant qualifications preferred.
What is Offered:
- Competitive Salary.
- Convenient Office Location near Public Transport.
- Friendly and Professional work environment.
- Opportunities for growth and development.
If you are a proactive and detail-orientated individual with a passion for legal work, we want to hear from you. Apply Now by following the link or simply send your CV directly to the email address provided below.
CVs in Word Format to: z.rawlinson@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk
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