Legal Secretary

Eventus Legal is seeking a Legal Secretary to join an incredibly successful regional law firm’s Family department. The firm is easily commutable from several areas including Bromley, Sevenoaks, Croydon and Sidcup. This is a permanent, full-time job with an award-winning, Legal 500 law firm, who are renowned for providing exceptional legal services to a diverse client base. Along with a competitive salary, you will also benefit from enhanced leave entitlements, healthcare cash plan, and bonuses.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Legal Secretary will join a leading law firm who specialise in providing advice and assistance to clients in the areas of matrimonial and family. With a commitment to excellence and a client-centric approach, you will be responsible for providing a full range of secretarial services including dealing with quotes and potential new clients, and opening and closing files.

Your duties within this legal job will include:

• Liaising with clients regarding the progress of their matter
• Attending client meetings to take instructions, providing relevant documents when required
• Ensuring that all information is recorded with a high degree of accuracy to keep client and matter files in good order
• Promptly dealing with client queries or problems
• Ensuring compliance with set quality standards and departmental procedures when handling all matters
• Supporting the growth of the department with business development

Person Specifications

The incoming Legal Secretary will be able to demonstrate extensive secretarial experience, preferably within the Family department of a reputable law firm or legal department. You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent collaborative skills, a great team player
• Positive and professional
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative

Benefits and Rewards

The successful Legal Secretary will be working in a dynamic and supportive work environment where talented individuals can thrive and contribute to the continued success of the firm. Along with a competitive salary commensurate to your experience, you will also receive some fantastic employee benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Leave given for your birthday
• Enhanced leave entitlements
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Healthcare cash plan
• Community/Social based activities
• Christmas and New Year office closure

About the Company

This is an award-winning firm who have a fantastic reputation across the region, which has been built up over five generations. Their main workload comes from repeat with a loyal client base. The firm’s values are rooted in a strong tradition of integrity and service. The firm has an open and welcoming environment, which encourages teamwork and cooperation.

Next Steps

If you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Leah Cumiskey at the Eventus Recruitment Group.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.

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