Legal Secretary
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- England,East of England,Norfolk,Norwich
- full-time
- £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Job Description:
AJ Chambers are proud to be partnered with a Top 100 UK firm as they look to expand their legal support team by hiring a Legal Secretary.
Responsibilites:
* Provide the team with typing, secretarial, and administrative support.
* Responsibly support the needs of fee earners and prioritize delivering a quality service.
* Assist with digital dictation and administrative tasks in line with the Company’s workflow ethic.
* Transcribe and prepare correspondence and documents using audiotyping and word processing, utilizing Company precedents when appropriate.
* Operate the case management system, including electronically storing and organizing documents.
* Be familiar with relevant computer packages such as PDF Docs, document conversion, and tracked changes.
* Handle administrative routines like scanning, faxing, printing, and photocopying.
* Efficiently manage client/matter files, including general filing, file opening, preparation of client care letters and terms and conditions, file closure, and archiving.
* Understand how to use the strong room for searching, retrieving, and sending original documents.
* Meet clients’ needs and keep them informed as necessary.
* Manage incoming and outgoing mail via post, DX, emails, and fax transmissions.
* Schedule appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain manager/fee earners’ diaries, including providing refreshments if needed.
* Monitor compliance and Lexcel requirements.
* Attend to clients in person and on the phone, providing support in a professional and friendly manner consistent with the Company’s client care standards.
* Be flexible within the wider support team and assist as needed, ensuring a cooperative team environment.
* Work within relevant administrative systems and procedures, especially in financial management, recording time, and preparing bills and correspondence.
* Ensure the confidentiality of all Company and client information.
* Have an appreciation of legal procedures and Company protocols.
* Fulfill any other reasonable requests from fee earners and/or the manager.
Skills & Experience needed:
* Experience as a legal secretary/secretary, including proficiency with digital dictation tools.
* Strong computer literacy with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* A typing speed of at least 65 words per minute with 90% accuracy.
* Excellent attention to detail, especially in spelling and punctuation.
* Effective communication skills at all levels, with the ability to remain calm and respond well under pressure.
* Ability to organize work efficiently and plan to meet deadlines.
* Demonstrated problem-solving "can-do" attitude and effective teamwork skills.
* Experience working in a professional organization with a basic understanding of fee earners’ work.
For any further details on this role, please reach out directly to Dexter Brunt at AJ Chambers.
Responsibilites:
* Provide the team with typing, secretarial, and administrative support.
* Responsibly support the needs of fee earners and prioritize delivering a quality service.
* Assist with digital dictation and administrative tasks in line with the Company’s workflow ethic.
* Transcribe and prepare correspondence and documents using audiotyping and word processing, utilizing Company precedents when appropriate.
* Operate the case management system, including electronically storing and organizing documents.
* Be familiar with relevant computer packages such as PDF Docs, document conversion, and tracked changes.
* Handle administrative routines like scanning, faxing, printing, and photocopying.
* Efficiently manage client/matter files, including general filing, file opening, preparation of client care letters and terms and conditions, file closure, and archiving.
* Understand how to use the strong room for searching, retrieving, and sending original documents.
* Meet clients’ needs and keep them informed as necessary.
* Manage incoming and outgoing mail via post, DX, emails, and fax transmissions.
* Schedule appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain manager/fee earners’ diaries, including providing refreshments if needed.
* Monitor compliance and Lexcel requirements.
* Attend to clients in person and on the phone, providing support in a professional and friendly manner consistent with the Company’s client care standards.
* Be flexible within the wider support team and assist as needed, ensuring a cooperative team environment.
* Work within relevant administrative systems and procedures, especially in financial management, recording time, and preparing bills and correspondence.
* Ensure the confidentiality of all Company and client information.
* Have an appreciation of legal procedures and Company protocols.
* Fulfill any other reasonable requests from fee earners and/or the manager.
Skills & Experience needed:
* Experience as a legal secretary/secretary, including proficiency with digital dictation tools.
* Strong computer literacy with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* A typing speed of at least 65 words per minute with 90% accuracy.
* Excellent attention to detail, especially in spelling and punctuation.
* Effective communication skills at all levels, with the ability to remain calm and respond well under pressure.
* Ability to organize work efficiently and plan to meet deadlines.
* Demonstrated problem-solving "can-do" attitude and effective teamwork skills.
* Experience working in a professional organization with a basic understanding of fee earners’ work.
For any further details on this role, please reach out directly to Dexter Brunt at AJ Chambers.
Job number 1423231
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Company Details:
AJ Chambers
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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