Legal Secretary

Job title:

Legal Secretary

Company:

Elite Touch Group

Job description

Legal Secretary (Family and Wills & Tax)RingwoodSalary dependent on experienceOur well-established client is looking for a Legal Secretary to assist their Family and Wills & Tax team in Ringwood.The main purpose of this role will be to support the Fee Earners, dealing with telephone enquiries, managing client appointments, audio typing and dealing with correspondence whilst maintaining the Case Management System.Main Tasks and Responsibilities (not an exhaustive list)· Acting as the first point of contact for the department with people from inside and outside the firm.· Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate.· Monitoring voicemails and taking any telephone messages in the Fee Earners’ absence.· Organising and maintaining diaries and making appointments.· Dealing with Free Consultation enquiries, collecting information and arranging appointments.· Dealing with correspondence and writing letters on behalf of the Fee Earners.· Organising and prepping Fee Earners for any meetings and providing refreshments where required.· Dealing with incoming emails, faxes and post, and recording these on Visual Files.· Producing any documents, reports, correspondence etc as required, dictated or otherwise.· Producing invoices and reporting billed figures to the Fee Earners.· Ensuring client files are kept up to date with proper use of the Case Management System.· Assistance / cover for other secretaries, as required.· Occasional support on miscellaneous projects or for other senior staff if time permits.· Any other reasonable requests made by other members of the Firm to undertake duties from time to time which may not appear in this job description.Essential qualitiesWe welcome applications from people with the following essential skills, attributes and experience:· Previous experience working within a legal environment· Minimum GCSE qualifications· Excellent organisational skills· Digital dictation experience with fast accurate typing· The ability to convey information accurately and articulately, both verbally and in writing· Effective communication at all levels· Detail focused, methodical, organised and systematic· Able to prioritise workload and deal with interruptions· Returns client calls and maintains appropriate client contact· Uses initiative· Excellent customer serviceThe following abilities would also be desirable:· Case Management System experience· Ability to adapt and respond to changes· Ability to structure own workload, making the best use of resources and time.Benefits· Private health policy· Work life balance – Flexible working hours· Free or subsidised parking· Social events

Expected salary

£25000 – 28000 per year

Location

Dorset

Job date

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 23:19:19 GMT

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