Legal Secretary - Full & Part Time

Main purpose of job The prime role of the legal secretary is to provide direct support to his/her principal to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency. This will include but will not be limited to the main responsibilities given below. The legal secretary is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative. Key tasks Prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing. Administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the office manual. Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch. Arrange for all copying to be done. Make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up to date diary for his/her principals. Prepare the conference room for meetings as necessary and for the tidying and clearance of the room at the end of the meeting. Provide refreshments when asked to do so. Provide support to other secretaries as required.