Legal Secretary

My client is a Legal 500 law firm and is currently seeking a Legal Secretary for its Blandford Forum office in Dorset. The firm currently provides a reputable high net worth Private Client legal service including providing advice on Wills and Estate Administration, Trusts and Estate Planning, Tax and Powers of Attorney.

The role will be to support fee earners with the following:

• Produce documents and correspondence as directed by lawyers
• Efficient handling of telephone enquiries and calls generally
• Provision of assistance to and dealing with tasks as delegated
• To set up new files and new matters accurately and speedily on instructions from lawyers

The ideal candidate will:

• Have good literacy skills and an understanding of providing secretarial/administrative support to professional staff
• Possess an accurate and good typing speed (at least 60 wpm)
• Have a proficient knowledge of MS Word and other Office products
• Have experience of working in a professional environment, preferably in a law firm
• Be a good team player with a willingness to offer support to others and a "can-do" attitude
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and efficient with a helpful and friendly manner for dealing with clients and colleagues

The ideal candidate will have previous administrational, receptionist or secretarial experience (6 months +). This a superb opportunity to work for a well-respected private practice firm.

The starting salary will be approximately £20,000 - £21,000 as a Trainee Legal Secretary and between £22,000 - £24,000 for candidates with pre-existing secretarial experience in place.

To be considered, please email your up-to-date CV to the link attached to discuss further!