Full job descriptionWe are looking for a Junior Legal Secretary to join a busy and friendly Real Estate team at a highly regarded city law firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous legal secretarial or administrative experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Role
You will provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to Partners and Fee Earners, helping to ensure the team delivers an excellent service to clients.
Key Responsibilities
*Providing general administrative support, including filing, scanning, printing and managing post.
*Preparing correspondence and sending completed legal documents to clients.
*Assisting with billing, invoices and completion monies.
*Opening new client files and maintaining accurate records.
*Liaising with clients by telephone and email, taking messages and responding to queries where appropriate.
*Carrying out property searches and supporting property transactions.
*Organising and maintaining electronic and paper files.
*Supporting the wider secretarial team and providing cover when required.
About You
*Previous legal secretarial or legal administration experience.
*Fast and accurate typing skills (50+ wpm preferred), including audio and copy typing.
*Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word.
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.
*High attention to detail and a proactive approach.
*Confident communicating with clients and colleagues.
*A positive team player who enjoys working in a busy environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well respected law firm offering high quality work, a supportive team culture and excellent opportunities for career development.