Legal Secretary Commercial & Employment Law - Hybrid Working
Cambridge
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join their busy but friendly team. Hybrid working is available with this role.
You will be working across a range of commercial and employment law matters - supporting fee earners by performing a variety of administrative duties, including drafting correspondence, answering phones, greeting visitors and communicating with fee earners and clients.
The role requires a team player with a professional manner who has a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Audio digital dictation and administration support for the team
• Transcribe and proofread letters, emails and correspondence and prepare legal documents
• Deal with administrative tasks as required to include scanning, printing, paginating, and photocopying - plus preparing bundles
• Under supervision, support the fee earners with accounting and billing processes
• Be involved in the efficient management of client/matter files to include general filing, file opening, ID checks, preparation of client care letters and terms and conditions, file closure and archiving
• Make appointments, arrange meetings and maintain manager/fee earners diary as required
• Attend clients both in person and on the telephone, ensuring the confidentiality at all times
• Deal with post & DX for the team
• Manage meeting rooms, refreshments and other requirements for fee earners
• Complete expenses and mileage claims for fee earners
• Provide general administrative support for the team with business development events and activities
Requirements
• Previous experience as a legal secretary is desirable but not essential as training is provided
• Be able to effectively prioritise and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High attention to detail
• High computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills
• Adaptability and pro-active in approach to work
• Experience of digital dictation desirable
Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.