Legal PA

Our client, a large UK law are looking for a legal secretary to join their Reading office

The legal secretary will support a small group of associates in their Corporate department with all aspects of diary management and case administrative duties. You will be required to manage your own workload including all general administrative duties as well as engaging in general client liaison over the phone and through documentation and post. Duties include;

• General case administration
• Prepare correspondence, briefing notes and PowerPoint presentations
• Setting up new files in accordance with firm policy standards
• Data management through InterAction
• Assist with client billing
• Inbox management,  preparing draft responses for clients
• Diary management – arrange lunches, internal/external client meetings, seminar attendances
• Provide secretarial cover when necessary

The successful candidate will be an CILEX qualified legal secretary with current experience within a law firm, and able to;

• Handle various case management requirements in a busy property department
• Type min 60wpm
• Possess strong MS Office skills including PowerPoint, Worksite, Carpe Diem
• Elite billing
• Interaction
• Applying for searches and using laser forms
• Digital dictation
• 60 wpm

Personality wise they are looking for a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who has the ability to work effectively under pressure when required. You will also demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the ability to pick up new systems and procedures quickly. To apply contact Neil Hagan quoting ref. NH-LCS-04.03.19