Legal Assistant/Secretary

Due to internal promotion, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal assistant/secretary to join our busy private client team. The role is permanent and office based. We are looking for someone on a part-time basis working two to three days a week which we can be flexible about. Salary is £21,565 – £25,700, pro-rata, dependent on experience.

Duties will include:

• providing full support to the fee earners to enable them to operate efficiently.

• preparing correspondence and documents using in-house software and digital audio dictation.

• administering filing systems which will include daily photocopying and filing.

• opening, closing, storage and retrieval of closed client files.

• attending clients both in person and on the telephone in a friendly and professional manner.

• keeping all files and documentation up to date by scanning and filing onto in-house software.

• booking appointments for fee earners.

• completing ad-hoc admin requests from the fee earners and directors.

• to provide support to other secretaries when required to do so.

• to undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have responsibility toward self-development.

• to ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and clients’ documentation and information at all times.

• have previous experience in a secretarial role, preferably in a law firm or other professional services industry.

• be able to demonstrate initiative and be able to undertake work on files without dictation.

• possess high levels of speed and accuracy when typing. Previous experience with audio-typing would be an advantage.

• have an excellent telephone manner and be comfortable speaking with clients both on the telephone and in person.

• be highly organised, methodical and adaptable.

• have excellent and demonstrable IT skills particularly with the Microsoft Office suite and internet applications. Previous experience of legal case management software would be an advantage.

• extremely good team working ability, able to support wherever needed.

• excellent time management and prioritisation skills.

• have the ability to offer adaptability and flexibility in the working environment.

• preferably have an understanding and knowledge of GDPR.

In return we can offer you the opportunity to work within a friendly team, a competitive salary and other benefits. Please note that this role is not expected to lead to a training contract.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £15,420.00 per year

Expected hours: 14.5 – 21.75 per week

Pearcelegal Ltd

2 The Square, Solihull B91 3RB

Permanent, Part-time