Secretary (VA399)

We have an opportunity for an experienced Secretary to work as part of a team providing secretarial and administrative support in our Family / Matrimonial practice area.

Principal duties will include:

• Copy and audio typing
• Amending and reformatting legal documents in an accurate and timely manner
• Answering telephones and email messages
• Assisting in the creation of new clients and matters on the Document Management system
• Processing monthly fee earner time reports and issuing final bills to clients
• Adding partner and fee earner marketing & business development activities to their contacts list
• Creating and formatting PowerPoint presentations as required following new brand guidelines. 
• Working collaboratively with support teams on larger projects and events 
• Booking travel and accommodation
• Organising and arranging meetings, venues and logistics for trips 

The ideal candidate will have a good standard of education along with:

• Previous experience in a similar role, or a genuine interest in family work required. The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate empathy and compassion to clients as this is often a client facing role.
• Audio typing and diary management
• Good typing speeds and accuracy
  
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge and experience using Microsoft office applications, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Some knowledge of Excel would be useful
• Familiarity with the use of CRM systems would be beneficial but not essential
• A flexible approach to assisting colleagues in a multi-team working environment

This is a full time role working 35 hours a week.

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