We are seeking a Legal Secretary, temporary or permanent to work as part of a Private Client team, delivering the highest levels of service to clients by providing secretarial and administrative support to at least 2 lawyers.

This private client team is one of the most experienced in Hertfordshire.
Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, bonus scheme, staff socials and a lot more.

Salary is £30000 or equivalent hourly rate for temporary opportunities.

Duties include some of the following.

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  Meet clients who call into the office without an appointment on behalf of the lawyers, answer queries, take messages and make file notes

  
  

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  Open and close client files consistent with standard procedures including performing online money laundering checks, and assisting with any manual money laundering and risk management checks

  
  

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  Maintain lawyers’ diaries and make appointments

  
  

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  Organise internal and external meetings including meeting room bookings and refreshments

  
  

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  Manage outgoing post and emails

  
  

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  Maintain internal and client files to ensure they are up-to-date at all times

  
  

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  Undertake typing for lawyers

  
  

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  Drafting of standard letters and forms for the lawyer’s approval

  
  

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  General document management such as requesting and logging deeds coming in and out of the firm

  
  

If you are interested in this role and have a legal background with Private Clients, please contact us.