- Exeter
- £17,000 - £17,500
- Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:15
An opportunity has arisen for someone to join a local law firm as a Legal Secretary, working specifically within their Family law department. This would be supporting two solicitors across a range of work including cohabitation, separation, divorce, children issues and child abduction. Working within a supportive, friendly and easy-going team, this opportunity would suit someone who enjoys more of the personal touch and a less corporate environment, where you would feel like a part of a family. With a traditional brand and a positive working environment, this is a great opportunity for someone with legal secretarial experience, although we may look at people who also have a more general secretarial background. This position is ideally to start at the very beginning of January 2019, but we will also consider people on a notice period.
Tasks include:
- Creation of documents and letters
- Record management and preparation of court bundles
- Handling enquiries both over the phone and via email, as well a face-to-face enquiries
- Diary management and appointment booking
- Attending meetings as required
- Working to strict compliance measures
- Audio and copy typing
Skills and experience required:
- Ideally, experience as a Legal Secretary for 12 months+ would be advantageous
- A self-motivated, resilient and organised approach
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good prioritising skills
- Ability to keep calm under pressure
- Good computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Extra annual leave at Christmas, at the discretion of the Partners
- A supportive, professional, yet easy-going environment
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)