Our well established client has an exciting new opportunity for a experienced 5+ years Legal Secretary to join their Private Client department in their Wanstead Office.

Main Duties

· To ensure the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the Department.

· To type legal documents either from hand-written notes or by 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.

· Photocopying including preparing trial bundles.

· Answer the telephone, routine calls and taking new inquiries and messages.

· Manage the Fee Earners diary, organizing internal and external meetings.

· Any other reasonable duties assigned from time to time.

Specialist Skills Required

· Excellent IT skills in particular Word. Basic PowerPoint and Excel would also be useful as would experience in working with a Practice Management System.

· Telephone skills.

· Audio Typing is required

Personal Skills Required

· Interest in legal matters and understanding of the need for confidentiality.

· A well-organised, careful, conscientious approach.

· Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

· Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, planning time and priorities.

· Clear speaking and writing.

· Good grammar and grasp of the English language - spelling, punctuation and sentence construction.

· Enjoy contact with others, good social skills including tact, patience, understanding and persuasiveness

· Smart appearance

Qualifications/education required

· Good standard of general education, especially English. Numerate and literate

· Word processing skills/qualification.

· Training as legal secretary or relevant qualification.

The salary stated is a estimate by Browns Recruitment Group and will be discussed by the firm directly with the successful candidate.

To apply please send your CV to Kimberley Peterson as directed