Legal PA

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 xjnqpsq

* 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

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