Our client, a large city law firm based in a desirable area near St Pauls tube currently has a maternity leave contract available to an experienced pro-active legal secretary.

Reporting to two Partners, and three solicitors your day will be varied. Approximately 70% of the role is made up of typing of general correspondence including working on mid-sized to large documents; reviewing of post, using initiative to deal with administrative matters; to ensure incoming/outgoing post and faxes are dealt with promptly; proactive diary management, including reminders of meetings/appointments throughout each day and booking of rooms/taxis/travel and organisation of appropriate papers; managing the fee-earners’ telephone calls in absence, by identifying someone else to deal with the call if appropriate; maintaining the document storage and retrieval system and other records on a regular basis; travel arrangements, both in UK and abroad; maintenance and upkeep of client/contact list; dealing with re-imbursement of expenses; other secretarial/administrative duties as necessary; and preparation of bills and more complex composite billing.

In order to win this role it is essential that you are an organised self starter with a professional team orientated attitude towards work. Strong technical skills. 65 wpm minimum and a strong team player.

The firm itself are a friendly supportive law firm based in beautiful St Pauls offices. They offer excellent training and career progression.

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