Legal Secretary - Property Experience

Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary with property experience to work at their Leicester office.

You will be responsible for 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

· Deal with administrative tasks as required to include scanning, printing, paginating, and photocopying

· 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

· Undertake any other duties as required

Do you have...

• 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
• Ability to type 80+ words per minute with a high level of accuracy
• Adaptability and pro-active in approach to work

Experience of BigHand desirable

If so we look forward to receiving your application.