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Legal Secretary / Administrator

Location: Highgate, North London

Full time, Permanent, on-site

Salary: Competitive - £35,000-£45,000

Our client is a small, highly regarded, niche family law firm who are looking for an enthusiastic Legal Secretary/Administrator, with experience of working in a law firm, to join their supportive, collaborative team.

Hours 9.30-5.30 (office based)

Legal Secretary / Administrator

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive admin support to all Partners and Associates
• Supporting fee earners with IT and where necessary liaising with our IT support team who are off site
• Assist with diary management, the setup of Zoom/Teams meetings, conference calls and room bookings
• Assist Partners and Associates in obtaining and collating client due diligence, as well as file opening and preparing client engagement letters
• Support with correspondence, preparation of legal documents and client communications
• Assist the Senior Administrator with monthly billing when required
• Administrative duties to support the in-house Wills and Probate service
• Assist in answering the phones and greeting clients

What they offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment that values your contribution
• A team that shares the workload
• An opportunity to make an impact and present new ideas for more efficient ways of working
• An opportunity to work closely with dynamic legal professionals in a leading family law firm.

Requirements:

• Administration experience in a law firm
• Good numeracy skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• A keen eye for detail with the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
• Strong communication skills with ability to liaise confidently with clients and colleagues
• Experience in audio typing