Legal Secretary - Private Client

The Client

Our client is a rapidly expanding City law firm with offices based in the heart of the City, and they are looking for a Legal Secretary with experience in Private Client.  You will also be supporting other departments within the firm when necessary.

This is a fantastic chance to join a dynamic and expanding City law firm that will provide you with the environment and support to have a highly successful career!

The Role

Typical duties will include:

• Diary and email management using Outlook
• Liaising with clients daily
• Submitting expenses and disbursements received
• Arranging travel
• Preparing and sending invoices and narratives at the end of the month
• Preparing bundles for Counsel
• Maintaining the firms database and firm wide spreadsheets
• Amending heavily amended documents, proof reading documents
• Opening new clients and matters, completing the necessary compliance checks and obtaining the correct ID from the client, drafting engagement documentation

The Requirements

• Previous experience in Private Client advantageous
• Experience in other Legal areas/departments would be beneficial  
• Highly skilled on all MS Office applications
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner
• Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the work