Court of Protection Legal Secretary (21 Hours)

Immediate Interviews | Hybrid Working | Many more Benefits

Location: Tunbridge WellsImmediate Interviews Available!

This is a fantastic opportunity with an award-winning firm based locally in Tunbridge Wells. We welcome applications from candidates with any legal secretary experience or medical secretary experience.

Main Duties:

• Ensure the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the department.
• Type legal documents from handwritten notes or transcribing digital dictation.
• Scan, email, and fax correspondence and documents as required.
• Undertake file management, including opening and closing files and filing all relevant documents.
• Prepare trial bundles and photocopy as necessary.
• Answer routine telephone calls, take new inquiries, and deliver messages.
• Manage the Fee Earner's diary, organizing internal and external meetings.
• Provide support to other secretaries in the department or across the firm as needed.
• Perform any other reasonable duties assigned from time to time.

Personal Skills Required:

• Interest in legal matters with a strong understanding of confidentiality.
• Well-organised, careful, and conscientious approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Clear speaking and writing skills.
• Strong grammar skills with a good grasp of the English language (spelling, punctuation, and sentence construction).
• Enjoyment of contact with others, possessing good social skills including tact, patience, understanding, and persuasiveness.
• Smart appearance.

Qualifications/Education Required:

• Good standard of general education, especially in English.
• Numerate and literate.
• Proficient in word processing skills/qualifications.
• Training as a legal secretary or relevant qualification.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in private client or family law. Please apply now for immediate consideration!

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