Legal Secretary

This heavy hitting firm is renowned for the exceptional quality of work it deals with; with offices in Hertfordshire and the City, it attracts a client base of HNW individuals and is ranked impressively in the Legal 500.

Due to its recent successes, the firm has a strategic plan for expansion, and is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its journey of growth, in the London office.

The Firm

This full-service commercial firm has grown substantially in recent years. They deal with a quality of work on par with City firms and have attracted many heavy hitting Lawyers who are enticed by the blend of City quality work, coupled with a superior work life balance and quality of life.
This firm is highly ranked in the Legal 500 and is top tier across several areas. They have experienced substantial growth in recent years; interestingly this mainly comes from their international reach. Despite them having a headcount of just over 100, their international reach is growing quickly; they have a strong client base in Russia, China, and the Middle East.
Their fee earners are not just technically strong but are exceptional business developers, and many of the Lawyers have very impressive client bases. You will find that they deal with a varied spread of clients, with emphasis on HNW individuals, OMB, SME's, and company Directors. The sector variety makes for an interesting role full of variety.
You will find a culture that is dynamic, forward-thinking, reactive, and quick to adapt. They are very progressive, and you will find no glass ceilings regarding progression.

The Role

The firm are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join them in their London office.

This role will involve providing administrative and PA assistance to fee earners across the team, to include diary management, communication with clients, arranging meetings and general logistics. Experience in PA or secretarial support is essential, and this role will require you to have a minimum of 6 months experience.

The nature of the role will make for an interesting career, as you will be working with the close-knit Residential Property Team. The role involves providing general secretarial support to cover absence, holiday and fluctuations of work in different practice areas. Some reception duties will also be required on occasion.

Requirements

• You will be a legal secretary with a minimum of 6 months experience
• Excellent telephone manner and ability to provide a professional standard of communication with clients
• You will possess a friendly and approachable manner
• Experience of BigHand digital dictation is desirable but not essential

Please apply now for immediate consideration or call me for a confidential discussion.