Legal Assistant/ Secretary

Your new company
Working for a successful law firm who have offices based all over Somerset.
We currently have 2 roles available for Legal Assistant/ Secretaries for this organisation. One for the Family department and the other for the Conveyancing department.
Both roles are full-time permanent, paying £23k.
Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. 35 hours per week.

Your new role
Both roles will require the duties below. However, the family secretary role will be based in the Taunton office. However, the conveyancing/ private client secretary will be required to travel to most of their offices during the working week, which are all within local travelling distance-the cost of the travel will either be reimbursed or a company car provided. This info is currently being looked into.
To provide both clerical and administrative support to fee earners, either as part of a team or individually.
The role plays a vital part in the administration and smooth running of the business. Secretaries are involved with the coordination and implementation of office procedures and may be responsible for specific tasks or projects and, in some cases, oversee and supervise junior staff.

• answering calls, taking messages and handling correspondence.
• maintaining diaries and arranging appointments.
• typing, preparing and collating reports.
• filing.
• organising and servicing meetings (producing agendas and taking minutes)
• managing databases.
• prioritising workloads.
• audio typing

What you'll need to succeed
You will be confident in your ability to work well under pressure, conducting matters professionally, whilst providing a friendly, courteous and knowledgeable service.
A driving licence and your own vehicle are essential for this role.
You must have audio typing experience to be successful in either of these roles.
Minimum 2 years experience within a legal role.

What you'll get in return
Good rate of pay for a 35 hours per week contract.
Pension contribution
Holiday allowance
Career progression opportunities
Excellent company benefits to be discussed.

What you need to do now
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