Senior Legal Secretary - Commercial
Worcester
£26,000+
 
A fantastic, top 100 established Worcester firm, known to us as a client for many years are keen to add an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to their already impressive Commercial team.
Based in well-equipped offices in an impressive setting, close to commuter links, the Legal Secretary will benefit from working with a cohesive team of Secretaries, Administrators and Coordinators to deliver a high quality of a full range of Senior Legal Secretarial Duties in Worcester. The role offers an enviable hybrid working option.

Duties and responsibilities of the Senior Legal Secretary in Commercial:
*  Managing the file opening process for the team
* Being the first point of contact for clients
* Being the first point of contact for any administrative and business support requirements for fee earners, anticipating the teams needs where possible
* Assisting with the preparation of all financial transactions as required.
* Drafting and formatting of letters, documents, and forms
* Preparing correspondence and documents through audio typing and word-processing
* Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners
* Working with the Legal Support Manager, supporting the implementation of new technology, systems or process changes 
* Creating a culture of continuous improvement in the team
* Be a role model for the legal support team, coaching more junior members and helping induct new members to the team
Skills Required:
* Extensive relevant experience as a Legal Secretary
* IT literate with high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Lync - Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams
* Detailed and strong working knowledge of and high level of proficiency in Elite billing
* Exemplary document management and filing
* Excellent telephone manner
* Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
* Applies knowledge and judgement to solve problems and make decisions
* Experience of delegating to, and training, junior team members
The firm are offering 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, a hybrid working arrangement to suit the candidate and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Senior Legal Secretary, based in or near Worcester, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to .