Overview
Legal Secretary Jobs in Chislehurst, England, UK at Clear IT Recruitment
Location: Chislehurst
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join my clients team in their Chislehurst office.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
– A willingness to learn to support the Fee Earner in the management of the secretarial workload, ensuring that the priorities of the department are met.
-To support Fee Earners in the production of files by typing work as directed.
-To support Fee Earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management.
– Using Case Management/Ledger Systems Verifying client identification in accordance with company Laundering Policy Guidelines.
– Opening Files issuing initial documentation/client care forms.
– Reviewing files ready for archiving/closing files.
– To assist Fee Earners in the management of case-load by dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone.
– To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Fee Earner.
– To assist in general office administration and in the locating of files when necessary.
– To undertake photocopying when necessary.
– To answer external/internal telephone calls efficiently and politely and take messages, as and when necessary.
– To manage own and Fee Earner diary and update completions calendar.
Experience
Required:
– Computer literate with good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of using software packages. (Essential)
– Recent practical experience of using word processing packages (preferably Microsoft Word). (Essential)
– Recent practical experience of working in an office environment. (Essential)
– Practical experience of handling client enquiries both by telephone and face to face. (Essential)
– Working knowledge of using photocopiers. (Essential)
– Practical experience of working in a legal office environment. (Desirable)
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Experience of
working in a networked Windows environment. (Desirable)
– Demonstrates a commitment to personal development. (Desirable)
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note:
Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Clear IT Recruitment
Location: Chislehurst, England, UK
Category: Administrative/Clerical, Law/Legal
