Legal Secretary
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Peterborough
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 11 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Legal Secretary/Administrator - Peterborough
Competitive salary + Benefits
An opportunity to join a supportive team, in a fast paced environment providing seamless legal services to clients and supporting a team of lawyers.
Candidates from legal secretarial backgrounds would be at an advantage, however highly skilled Administrators will also be considered.
Tasks will include:
* Opening client matters and completing ID checks/documentation in line with SRA regulations
* Keeping the document management system updated with any changes in clients' information
* Working with Digital Dictation
* Providing efficient diary and email management
* Providing effective management of visitors and calls
* Managing communication with internal and external contacts ensuring that the team are kept up to date with all matters
* Handling incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring it is filed in the document management system
* Creating and amending documents and letters
* Creating invoices, credit notes, BACS, TT payments and processing monthly expenses
* File management, keeping files up to date, opening and closing and archiving
* Using the practice management system to log and record documents
Skills/Experience required:
* Ideally previous experience within the legal industry (candidates with Family Law experience will also be at an advantage)
* Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities
* Strong organisational and administration skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with good attention to detail
* Ability to demonstrate resilience and positive enthusiasm to get the job done
* Ability to perform well under pressure and maintain a calm approach
* Ability to be resourceful with good time management skills
If you like the look of this role apply now.
Alternatively for more information and a confidential discussion please contact Hollie Preston at Errington Legal Recruitment
Competitive salary + Benefits
An opportunity to join a supportive team, in a fast paced environment providing seamless legal services to clients and supporting a team of lawyers.
Candidates from legal secretarial backgrounds would be at an advantage, however highly skilled Administrators will also be considered.
Tasks will include:
* Opening client matters and completing ID checks/documentation in line with SRA regulations
* Keeping the document management system updated with any changes in clients' information
* Working with Digital Dictation
* Providing efficient diary and email management
* Providing effective management of visitors and calls
* Managing communication with internal and external contacts ensuring that the team are kept up to date with all matters
* Handling incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring it is filed in the document management system
* Creating and amending documents and letters
* Creating invoices, credit notes, BACS, TT payments and processing monthly expenses
* File management, keeping files up to date, opening and closing and archiving
* Using the practice management system to log and record documents
Skills/Experience required:
* Ideally previous experience within the legal industry (candidates with Family Law experience will also be at an advantage)
* Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities
* Strong organisational and administration skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with good attention to detail
* Ability to demonstrate resilience and positive enthusiasm to get the job done
* Ability to perform well under pressure and maintain a calm approach
* Ability to be resourceful with good time management skills
If you like the look of this role apply now.
Alternatively for more information and a confidential discussion please contact Hollie Preston at Errington Legal Recruitment