Our client is a well established Norwich based firm with a national client base and an excellent reputation. They are currently recruiting for an experienced legal secretary to work for two property fee earners.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fast and accurate audio and copy typing using Word, producing and amending documents etc using track changes
Proof reading to ensure all documents produced are accurate and correctly presented
Answering the telephone in a helpful and professional manner, ensuring messages are taken accurately and passed on to the relevant fee earner in a timely manner
Liaising with other members of the firm, clients and third parties in an efficient and courteous manner
Dealing with client enquiries appropriately in the absence of a fee earner
Building and maintaining knowledge of clients and their matters and the work in general
Maintaining an effective filing system ensuring filing is completed on a daily basis and computer records are updated regularly
Filing all correspondence in date and time order and ensuring files are tidy to enable quick document retrieval
Supporting larger team by assisting in any overflow of outstanding secretarial work
Assisting with the preparation of document bundles
Dealing with property searches and Land Registry requirements.
Arranging meetings and conference calls as and when necessary
Generally assisting in the smooth running of the department
ESSENTIAL / DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Fast, accurate (audio and copy) with excellent grammar and spelling
Excellent telephone and communication skills
Advanced working knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Internet
Ability to handle multiple requests and prioritise together with providing support to the larger commercial team
Experience in property work is desirable, but not essential
LEX Recruitment is acting on behalf of the employer as a recruitment agency.
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