Legal Secretary

A Legal Secretary is required to provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support within the professional services industry. This permanent role is based in Sittingbourne or Gillingham.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established, award winning legal firm with offices across Kent. They are known for its commitment to providing excellent support and fostering a supportive work environment.

Description

• Audio and copy typing all correspondence to include letters, legal forms (Oyez) and quotes
• Answer the telephone in a polite and efficient manner
• Undertake administrative duties such as photocopying, and updating client details.
• Filing correspondence and ensuring files are kept up to date
• Arranging appointments and dealing with clients
• Access and input data on to the firm's client case management system
• Work as part of a team with other secretarial colleagues, assisting with secretarial and telephone cover when required
• Handle all confidential information discreetly

Profile

A successful Legal Secretary should have:

• Proven experience working as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary
• Excellent technical skills which include a fast and accurate typing speed
• The ability to manage a busy workload with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines
• Good communication skills and a confident, friendly and outgoing manner both over the phone and in person
• Attention to detail
• A good working knowledge of Word is essential

Job Offer

• Permanent position with long-term career opportunities.
• Supportive and professional company culture
• Access to ongoing training and development resources.