My client is a well established Legal Practice based in Berkhamsted who are seeking to employ an experience Legal Secretary with good experience in the Private Clients arena.
This role, you’ll provide invaluable support to the firms fee earners in the Private Client Department, assisting with a wide range of administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of their team.
Key Responsibilities and Skills: –
- Assist with opening files and managing Client Due Diligence (CDD) processes.
- Liaise with clients and fee earners to coordinate meetings and appointments.
- Efficiently manage fee earners diary and inbox, prioritising tasks and deadlines. –
- Facilitate bookings for conferences, restaurants, and other essential arrangements. –
- Handle telephone calls and inquiries in a professional and courteous manner. –
- Perform e-filing, document production, and reformatting as needed. –
- Prepare and distribute correspondence and legal documents. –
- Manage paper filing, archiving of files, and maintaining organised records. –
- Assist with billing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with strong document management system skills.
- Use of Digital Audio equipment –
- Previous experience as a legal secretary, particularly within a Private Client team. –
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. –
- Exceptional organisational abilities and a keen eye for detail. –
- Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively in a busy environment. –
- Experience with billing processes and financial transactions is advantageous.
If you have this experience and live within easy commuting distance of Berkhamsted, Herts, please apply now.
