Legal Secretary

My client is searching for a Legal Secretary to join their Battle, East Sussex offices. Due to business demand a new position has arisen for a full-time Legal Secretary to join their busy team to provide administrative and secretarial support to the firm's fee-earners. The role’s responsibilities includes but are not limited to: -A willingness to learn to support the Fee Earner in the management of the secretarial workload, ensuring that the priorities of the department are met. - To support Fee Earners in the production of files by typing work as directed. - To support Fee Earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management. - Linking post to client - Using Case Management/Ledger Systems Verifying client identification in accordance with company Laundering Policy Guidelines. - Opening Files issuing initial documentation/client care forms. - Reviewing files ready for archiving/closing files. - To assist Fee Earners in the management of case-load by dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone. - To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Fee Earner. - To assist in general office administration and in the locating of files when necessary. - To undertake photocopying when necessary. - To answer external/internal telephone calls efficiently and politely and take messages, as and when necessary. - To ensure that all internal methods, systems, policies and procedures are adhered to. - To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision. - To manage own and Fee Earner diary and update completions calendar. Person Specification - Computer literate with good keyboard skills and a working knowledge of using software packages. - Recent practical experience of using word processing packages (preferably Microsoft Word). - Recent practical experience of working in an office environment. - Practical experience of handling client enquiries both by telephone and face to face. - Working knowledge of using photocopiers. - An ideal role for an ambitious experienced Legal Secretary looking to work for a busy and friendly business - Practical experience of working in a legal office environment. (Desirable) - Experience of working in a networked Windows environment. (Desirable) - Demonstrates a commitment to personal development. (Desirable) Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful