Legal Secretary

Our Client is the world's first poly centric global law firm. The Firm is committed to challenging the status quoin delivering consistent and uncompromising quality and value in new and inventive ways.
The role is to deliver outstanding secretarial support to partners and fee earners within the Dispute Resolution department, with a focus on client service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering a professional secretarial service of the highest quality. 

Responsibilities
•    Creating/amending documents and letters 
•    Digital dictation
•    Collating billing guides, drafting narratives and covering letters to clients/ liaising with accounts team on billing matters 
•    Time recording 
•    Updating/adding contacts to InterAction 
•    Photocopying, filing and scanning 
•    Daily email management 
•    File opening 
•    Taking telephone calls, dealing with queries where able or otherwise communicating these to fee earner 
•    Diary Management 
•    Submitting fee earner expense claims and arranging travel 
•    File closing Experience, Skills & Knowledge
•    Proven experience within a similar secretarial role 
•    Banking sector knowledge and experience would be advantageous but not essential 
•    Fast, accurate typing skills 
•    Ability to turn around large documents at speed 
•    Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite of applications, including Excel and advanced PowerPoint skills 
•    Strong organisational skills

Job Specification – Legal Secretary
•    Effective communication skills 
•    Strong attention to detail 
•    Ability to use own initiative and remain calm under pressure 
•    Sound team player 
•    Confident and professional telephone manner 
•    Pro-active and "can do" attitude 
•    Willingness to work beyond core business hours to meet clients' expectations.