Legal Secretary

Location: Cambridgeshire

An opportunity has arisen for several Legal Secretary's ( one in the Private client team and the other within Residential Conveyancing ) to join a busy and growing team based in Ely. This role is working for a well established and supportive Law firm and keen to get the right person on board asap.

Key Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• All forms of typing / audio typing – letters, memos, emails, documents,

• Preparation of court documents and briefs

• Making telephone calls and receiving telephone messages on behalf of the solicitor

• Sending and receiving e-mail messages on behalf of the solicitor,

• Making appointments, keeping records and contacts up to date,

• Filing, and photocopying duties, keeping records up to date,

• Adherence to ISO 9001 standards

• Being a support to the firm and the wider team, as and when required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Audio / copy typing

• PC literate, MS Word, MS Excel, Case Management

• MS Outlook – working knowledge of how to create and maintain contacts, working knowledge of diary maintenance, including joint diaries with other solicitors. Extensive knowledge of email especially working with attachments

• Photocopying, binding, scanning, filing,

• Effective time management – prioritise work for solicitor

• Diary management,

• Good communication skills and telephone manner

• Well presented, polite and professional,

• Maintain confidentiality and work without supervision.

Please apply today - this role offers excellent benefits, competitive salary within a fast paced and supportive team