Legal Secretary In Chatham
- Recruiter
- Brook Street
- Location
- Chatham, Kent, England
- Salary
- £19000 - £21000 per annum
- Posted
- 27 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 25 Oct 2018
- Ref
- LSB/751024
- Contact
- Gary
- Sectors
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We required a Legal Secretary to start immediately for an established Chatham based practice. The successful candidate will come from a Family Law background, be used to dealing with Legal Aid and enjoy a busy and challenging environment.
At least one year's experience of administration/secretarial work preferably with responsibility for running an office.
Ability to work under pressure and use your initiative.
Good administration and planning skills to ensure the office is organised and that the solicitors have administrative support e opening file promptly, applying for public funding on line (training provided), liaising with clients and third parties over the phone, chasing a response to queries.
Practical skills and ability to problem-solve in relation to office management e sorting out equipment failure, IT problems or knowing who to ask.
Understanding of the importance of the firm's equal opportunity policy and ability to apply this in your work with clients, staff and others who contact the firm.
Must be able to start immediately
Salary Range: £19,000 - £21,000
If you feel this job might be of interested we would love to hear from you.
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