Legal Secretary - Private Client

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Salary: £15.06 - £16.13 Per hour

Location: St Albans

Contract: Temporary with the possibility to go to permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5:15pm

COMPANY PROFILE

We have an exciting opportunity to join our client in the professional services industry. They are looking for a switched on, proactive Legal Secretary to join their team. If you have previous experience as a Legal Sec with Private Client experience and are looking for a new challenge at a company who values their employee’s, please apply today!

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Previous experience at a law firm as a Legal Secretary

• Has previous experience in private client (wills, trusts and/or probate) or property.

• Fantastic communication skills
• Able to work off own initiative
• Quick learner and able to pick up new systems
• Fast and accurate keyboard skills
• Ability to work under pressure and towards deadlines
• Smart and professional

RESPONSIBILITES

• Answer phone calls and assist clients when the lawyer is unavailable, including meeting walk-in clients, addressing queries, and taking messages.
• Manage client files by opening/closing them, performing money laundering checks, and updating records.
• Maintain lawyers’ schedules, organise meetings, and handle outgoing mail and emails.
• Perform typing tasks, draft standard letters/forms, and manage documents, including deeds.
• Coordinate with the accounts team for financial tasks, including cheque management and using the peppermint system.
• Input client information into case management systems and perform general administrative tasks like photocopying and file archiving.
• Ensure office organisation, report IT issues, and assist with secretarial and telephone cover as needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Holiday: 20 days + bank
• Pension scheme
• Parking on site
• Career progression and training.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.

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