Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 33,000 - Annum
- Location: GU1 Guildford Surrey
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal PA to provide first-class support to a busy, successful dispute resolution team in the heart of Guildford. You will take real ownership of your work, benefit from a supportive and friendly culture, and have genuine opportunities to grow your career.
Company Benefits:
* Annual bonus scheme
* Private medical cover
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
* 5% employer pension contribution
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare correspondence and documents, including transcribing digital dictation
* Manage your fee earners’ diaries, arranging appointments and meetings
* Progress client matters independently, including in the absence of a fee earner
* Welcome and support clients in person and by telephone, delivering a professional and friendly service in line with the firm’s standards for client care
* Administer filing, including opening, closing, storing and retrieving client files in line with office procedures
* Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch and arrange copying as required
* Operate the case management system and complete online forms
* Prepare meeting rooms and provide refreshments for client meetings where appropriate
* Support fellow PAs and secretaries, and guide junior and temporary secretaries when needed
* Maintain the confidentiality of all firm and client information
* Suggest and help introduce improvements to the efficiency of the department
* Undertake training as required and take ownership of your own development
Experience and Skills Requirements
* Substantial legal secretarial experience, including at least 2 years in dispute resolution (Legal Secretary or Senior Secretary level will be considered if less experienced in dispute resolution)
* Excellent touch-typing speed with high accuracy
* Advanced IT skills
* A very good understanding of how fee earners like to work, and the ability to keep up with their work production
* A proactive approach and positive attitude
* Excellent client service, with the ability to engage well with internal and external clients
* Able to work to deadlines, cope under pressure, prioritise effectively and work as part of a team
* Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of courtesy and respect
* Commitment to the firm, a genuine interest in legal work and willingness to take on other tasks as required
* Experience of case management systems
* Knowledge of law and legal practice
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted