Legal Secretary

Our client, a leading international law firm, is wishing to recruit an experienced legal secretary to work in the corporate team.

You will deliver outstanding secretarial support to partners and fee-earners, displaying a strong focus on exceptional client service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering a professional secretarial service of the highest quality.

Responsibilities

1. Proactive diary management
2. Creating/amending documents and letters
3. Digital dictation
4. Organising meetings, travel arrangements, lunches and conference calls
5. Collating billing guides, drafting narratives and covering letters to clients
6. Prepares and assembles bibles or documents for client meetings
7. Matter management support including opening and closing files and client WIP updates
8. Time recording
9. Updating/adding contacts to InterAction
10. Processing expense claims electronically
11. Photocopying, filing and scanning

Required Experience, Skills and Attributes

1. Fast, accurate typing
2. Ability to turn around large documents at speed
3. Proficient in using InterAction and Microsoft Office suite of applications
4. Ability to prioritise and organise
5. Effective communicator
6. Strong attention to detail
7. Ability to use own initiative and remain calm under pressure
8. Sound team player
9. Confident and professional telephone manner
10. Pro-active and 'can do' attitude

Language Capabilities

Fluent in English