Private Client Legal Secretary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join a private client department of a well-established law firm. This full-time office based role offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. Location: Barnard Castle

As a Legal Secretary, you will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to the private client team, ensuring the efficient running of daily operations.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing full secretarial support to fee earners, including preparing correspondence and legal documents.
• Handling client interactions via telephone and in-person, addressing initial queries, providing updates, and taking messages.
• Scheduling appointments, arranging meetings, and managing diaries for fee earners.
• Opening, maintaining, and closing case files within the case management system.
• Organising and maintaining client files for easy retrieval.
• Preparing and dispatching mail and necessary enclosures.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Private Client Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk or in a similar role.
• Ideally have experience in a legal environment.
• Excellent organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, maintaining professionalism in all client interactions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Secretary to become part of a professional legal team and grow your career in a dynamic environment.

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