Agriculture Secretary

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Chelmsford
Salary
23000.00 - 26000.00 GBP Annual + Excellent Benefits
Posted
15 Jun 2022
Closes
13 Jul 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
6 month contract - with possibility to be extended. A permanent role with the firm is likely for the right candidate.

The award winning Agriculture and Estates Team is seeking a full time secretary to join them, initially on a 6 month contract.

They are seeking a Legal Secretary who can show a positive approach and interest in the work that the fee earners are undertaking; someone who can show initiative when responding to queries and actively tries to seek solutions to problems, supporting the lawyers with tight deadlines and when the workload is pressured.

The candidate;

* Proven experience of working as a Secretary

* Typing speed of at least 50 wpm

* Excellent spelling and punctuation

* Excellent written and verbal communications and ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals

* Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

* Positive and enthusiastic approach to team work

* Good telephone manner

* Adaptable and flexible

* Self-motivated, ability to use initiative and provide pro-active support to fee-earners

* Ability to remain calm and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

* Commitment to ongoing learning and development