Private Client Legal Secretary

Bexleyheath – Salary negotiable based on experience

**Legal Secretary – Private Client Department – Bexleyheath**

**Enhance Your Career with a Leading Law Firm**

A  law firm in Bexleyheath is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join their Private Client department. This role offers a unique chance to work in a dynamic environment, providing vital support to fee earners and ensuring the seamless operation of the department.

**Why This Role Stands Out:**

- **Competitive Salary**: Earn up to £29,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
- **Generous Leave**: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
- **Long Service Rewards**: Additional holiday entitlement for long-term employees.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Pension scheme, employee assistance programme, optional healthcare cashback scheme, and cycle-to-work scheme.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Regular social events, free eye tests, and staff discounts on legal services.


**Role Responsibilities:**

- **Administrative Excellence**: Provide full secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, including audio and copy typing of correspondence, letters, and legal forms.
- **Client Interaction**: Maintain client contact, update clients, and handle enquiries with professionalism.
- **Organisational Tasks**: Perform general administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and filing, as well as managing diaries and opening/closing files.
- **Data Management**: Access and input data into the firm’s case management system, Visual Files.

**Ideal Candidate Profile:**

- **Experience**: Proven experience as a Legal Secretary within a busy Private Client department is essential.
- **Technical Skills**: Fast and accurate typing skills, along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- **Communication**: Strong communication skills, both on the telephone and in person.
- **Attention to Detail**: Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- **Time Management**: Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks effectively.

**Work Schedule:**

- **Location**: Based in the Bexleyheath office.
- **Hours**: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

This role is perfect for a dedicated Legal Secretary looking to thrive in a supportive and professional environment. If you meet the criteria and are ready to take the next step in your career, this position could be the perfect fit. If you are an experienced Private Client secretary, based in Bexleyheath, please send your CV to georgia@douglas-scott.co.uk