Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary with property experience to work at their Leicester office.

You will be responsible for supporting fee earners by performing a variety of administrative duties, including drafting correspondence, answering phones, greeting visitors and communicating with fee earners and clients.

The role requires a team player with a professional manner who has a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Audio digital dictation and administration support for the team

Transcribe and proofread letters, emails and correspondence

Deal with administrative tasks as required to include scanning, printing, paginating, and photocopying

Under supervision, support the fee earners with accounting and billing processes

Be involved in the efficient management of client/matter files to include general filing, file opening, ID checks, preparation of client care letters and terms and conditions, file closure and archiving

Make appointments, arrange meetings and maintain manager/fee earners diary as required

Attend clients both in person and on the telephone, ensuring the confidentiality at all times

Deal with post & DX for the team

Manage meeting rooms, refreshments and other requirements for fee earners

Complete expenses and mileage claims for fee earners

Provide general administrative support for the team with business development events and activities

Undertake any other duties as required

Do you have

• Previous experience as a legal secretary is desirable but not essential as training is provided
• Be able to effectively prioritise and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• High attention to detail
• High computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office
• Ability to type 80+ words per minute with a high level of accuracy
• Adaptability and pro-active in approach to work

Experience of BigHand desirable

If so we look forward to receiving your application.