Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary to assist them with the day to day running of cases within their Family department. The successful candidate will be capable of providing strong administrative support within a legal practice.

Company Benefits:

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* Private healthcare

* 25 days holiday

* Life insurance

Key Responsibilities:

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* Answering the phone

* Greeting clients

* Scanning and filing documents

* Preparing file opening, including client care documents

* Closing and archiving files

* Processing payment request forms

* Drafting of simple letters and dictation of audio files

* Data input

* Carrying out ad hoc tasks for fee earners, including preparing sales packs, downloading official copies, tracking changes to documents, drafting HMRC forms and preparing bills

Experience and Skills Requirements:

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* Excellent time management skills

* Experience working within an office environment

* Experience of family law would be advantageous

* Commitment to client care and providing high levels of service

* Strong attention to detail, including punctuation, spelling and formatting in accordance with company standards

* Good IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office programmes

* Awareness of the legal market

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted