Secretary - Friendly Firm!

We are currently working with an established and friendly law firm in Central London, who are searching for a reliable Secretary to support a team of busy fee earners.

If you are experienced in working within a legal environment and have demonstrable skills and knowledge supporting a team with administration duties, this could be the perfect role for you!

Apply now as interviews are commencing ASAP!

JOB TITLE: Secretary
JOB TYPE: Permanent
HOURS: 9.30am - 5.30pm
SALARY: £33,000 - £37,000
LOCATION: Central London
CULTURE: Busy, friendly team culture, collaborative, welcoming, social, fun, fast paced!

BENEFITS: Brilliant office environment, training opportunities, 25 days holiday, cash plan, health insurance, generous pension

DUTIES:

• Extensive audio and copy typing


• Full diary management for 3 or 4 fee earners, including organising meetings and lunches


• Making travel arrangements


• Arranging departmental meetings and taking accurate minutes for meetings


• Liaising with clients and contacts


• Updating and maintaining contact lists


• Managing confidential information and sensitive material


• General administrative duties such as managing file reviews


• Drawing up invoices and bills, taking care of petty cash and management of expenses


• Renewing magazine subscriptions


• Supporting existing secretaries with overflow of work


• To assist with the file closure procedure, archiving, sending, and recalling archive boxes.


• Preparing rooms for meetings, show clients to meeting room and ensuring refreshments are available


• Accurately photocopy documentation as specified (including document binding / laminating) or sending documentation to external copying provider.


• To have a flexible approach to any other duties which may be required of you to assist in the day to day running of the firm.

Experience, knowledge and skills required

• Contribute to the flow of information within the firm, and to take responsibility for making suggestions that will improve the success of the firm.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word


• Strong written skills with an eye for detail


• Excellent skills with audio and copy typing


• Self-motivated and pro-active


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Personal Attributes

• Eager to learn and progress within a the business


• Strong work ethic


• Happy to go the extra mile


• Positive can do attitude


• Hands on approach


• Naturally helpful

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