Legal PA in Guildford

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal PA to provide first-class support to a busy, successful dispute resolution team in the heart of Guildford. You will take real ownership of your work, benefit from a supportive and friendly culture, and have genuine opportunities to grow your career. Company Benefits: * Annual bonus scheme * Private medical cover * 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays * 5% employer pension contribution * Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave Key Responsibilities: * Prepare correspondence and documents, including transcribing digital dictation * Manage your fee earners’ diaries, arranging appointments and meetings * Progress client matters independently, including in the absence of a fee earner * Welcome and support clients in person and by telephone, delivering a professional and friendly service in line with the firm’s standards for client care * Administer filing, including opening, closing, storing and retrieving client files in line with office procedures * Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch and arrange copying as required * Operate the case management system and complete online forms * Prepare meeting rooms and provide refreshments for client meetings where appropriate * Support fellow PAs and secretaries, and guide junior and temporary secretaries when needed * Maintain the confidentiality of all firm and client information * Suggest and help introduce improvements to the efficiency of the department * Undertake training as required and take ownership of your own development Experience and Skills Requirements * Substantial legal secretarial experience, including at least 2 years in dispute resolution (Legal Secretary or Senior Secretary level will be considered if less experienced in dispute resolution) * Excellent touch-typing speed with high accuracy * Advanced IT skills * A very good understanding of how fee earners like to work, and the ability to keep up with their work production * A proactive approach and positive attitude * Excellent client service, with the ability to engage well with internal and external clients * Able to work to deadlines, cope under pressure, prioritise effectively and work as part of a team * Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of courtesy and respect * Commitment to the firm, a genuine interest in legal work and willingness to take on other tasks as required * Experience of case management systems * Knowledge of law and legal practice If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted