Legal Secretary

Location

Thirsk, North Yorkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Legal Secretary

£21,000-£25,000, Ripon, office based, a 35 hour working week, 24 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, closed between Christmas and New Year.

We are currently recruiting a Legal Secretary or Assistant for the commercial property team in this well established firm of solicitors in Thirsk. You will work in a small friendly team, providing legal administrative assistance to the fee earners.

Legal Secretary Requirements:

• To prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing
• Administration of client files and compliance requirements
• To prepare mail and enclosures for despatch
• To make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up-to-date diary
• Liaising with clients to provide updates
• Endeavour to resolve client queries where applicable
• Provide excellent customer service to all clients
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality and security when dealing with sensitive information

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to drive their career forward in a friendly local firm with a solid client base and pleasant working environment.

This Legal Secretary role would suit someone who has worked in a similar environment, has previous experience working as a Legal Assistant, Secretary or Audio Typist. If you have experience working in a commercial property environment this would be ideal, along with a good understanding of legal procedures.

Requirements:

• Previous secretary experience
• Proven audio typing and dictation experience
• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Assistant, preferably in commercial property
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Legal qualifications would be a bonus

Please contact Nicola Wilson to discuss this Legal Secretary role further or to send a copy of your CV.

Due to the volume of applicants if we have not contacted you within 14 days you may not have been successful for this position but please feel free to give us a call to discuss similar roles.

Travail has been established since 1977 and has branches nationwide. Our Harrogate branch was opened in 1995 and has five specialist consultants who each deal with different market sectors.

Working closely with candidates from all market sectors we are confident in matching the right people for the right jobs.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Salary

£21k - £25k per annum