Legal Secretary

LEGAL SECRETARY - PRIVATE CLIENT SOLIHULL - OFFICE BASED £26K - £30K Douglas Scott are on the look out for an excellent and proactive and self-motivated Legal Secretary join our leading specialist client in Solihull. The role will be based at their Solihull office. If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team, and would like to join an award-winning law led professional law firm, we would like to hear from you. The Role: Provide full secretarial support to the private client department Diary management / arranging meetings Coordinating team diaries and arranging travel Opening of client files Carry out copying, archiving, organisation of client files and filing systems, including electronic filing Make and receive telephone calls, ensuring all calls are managed Arrange couriers/deliveries Dealing with invoices Prepare monthly client billing, expense claims and general finance tasks Maintain database with client and contact details Organisation of meetings, domestic and international travel, accommodation and attendance at external events and conference Developing good working relationships with both internal colleagues and external clients and contacts as required, promoting a positive working culture and environment Draft correspondence and prepare standard documentation from audio/copy The Candidate: Extensive experience within a private client department Fast and accurate typing speeds Previous experience using a case management system Conversant in document formatting including track changes, auto-numbering and creating table of contents Conversant in document version control Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Digital dictation and any other in-house systems in use throughout the firm Proficient in diary management; meeting arrangements, telephone and email communication Excellent communication skills Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure Able to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility Able to produce accurate work with strong attention to detail Team player who is able to work as part of a team and use initiative but also able to work independently The firm are offering 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Legal Secretary, based in or near Solihull, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to riodouglas-scott.co.uk.

Location: Solihull, GB

Posted Date: 1/30/2025