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 for Conveyancing Legal Services.

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:

• 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!