I have been instructed on a new permanent role working a law firm based at Chancery Lane. The role is working on a 1:1 basis but they will need to some flexibility to assist another solicitor. The hours are 9.30am-5.30pm and they do offer hybrid working (4 days in the office/1 from home)
The Role
The Department is looking to recruit an experienced and confident secretary to join the team of six secretaries.
* Your key duties will include, but will not be limited to:
* Liaising with clients both face to face and over the phone
* Preparing and sewing/binding deeds and Wills
* File opening and compliance support
* Assisting with electronic billing
* Assisting/supporting solicitors, accountants and other fee earners within the department
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* General administrative duties
* Diary management
* Document management
* Maintaining all filing systems effectively
* Audio/copy typing, including digital dictation
* Assisting with electronic bibles
Key Skills
* Passionate and enthusiastic about providing exceptional client service.
* Copes effectively in demanding circumstances.
* The integrity to handle highly confidential information appropriately.
* Have the ability to use own initiative to adapt, and think laterally.
* The ability to pick up unfamiliar work quickly and be proactive.
* Self-motivated and goal focused, you will enjoy change and variety, and thrive under pressure.
* Technically advanced in Word and Excel.
* Experience of SOS Connect, Diktamen, Nuance/Kofax, Teams and iManage would be advantageous
* Self-motivated and able to organise own work with minimum supervision.
* Computer literacy
* Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work.
* Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives.
* Delivers work output to the required standard.
* Attention to detail and quality of work.
* Ability to build and maintain working relationships with others and is seen as 'approachable'.
* Operates effectively as part of a team.
* Willing to offer help to other colleagues to ensure efficient running of the department
* Fast and accurate typing speed (65 words per minute).
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills and strong evidence of business writing and numeracy skills.
Other Benefits
* 4x Life Assurance
* Permanent Health Insurance
* BUPA Medical Insurance (after completion of probation period)
* Medicash Cashplan Scheme (after completion of probation period)
* Bluecrest Health Assessment
* Unum Dental Scheme
* EAP Scheme
* Auto enrolment in the firm's Group Personal Pension Scheme
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme and Introduction Bonus Scheme
* Interest free season ticket loan (after 3 months)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Holiday Purchase
* Wellbeing Programme
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