Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join a law firm specialising in family law, private client matters and property law, with a focus on legal expertise and client care. As a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary, you will provide secretarial and administrative assistance to solicitors handling Wills, Trusts and Probate matters. This permanent role can be either full-time or part-time offering salary range of £23,000 - £26,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for: ? Producing correspondence and legal documents using audio typing and word processing. ? Preparing documents, forms and statements relating to client matters. ? Maintaining client files, including filing, opening, closing, storage and retrieval. ? Organising appointments and meetings, maintaining diaries and monitoring upcoming tasks. ? Preparing outgoing post and arranging document copying. ? Updating client information on the firms computer systems. ? Amending standard documents and precedents when instructed. ? Passing on messages, emails and other correspondence promptly and accurately. What we are looking for ? Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally gained within a law firm. ? Experience in a Private Client department dealing with Wills, Trusts and Probate is desirable but not essential. ? Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage diaries and maintain accurate records. ? Computer literacy and experience using word-processing software. ? A professional and approachable manner when dealing with clients and colleagues. ? A reliable approach to work and a commitment to providing a good standard of client service. The candidates from the following background will be considered: ? Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Legal clerk, Private Client Legal Secretary, Private Client Secretary, Private Client Legal Assistant, Private Client Assistant or in a similar role.