Job Description

This role will entail delivering the highest levels of service to clients by providing secretarial and administrative support to a min of two lawyers, joining a busy and successful Private Client department which holds admirable status.

• Open and close client files consistent with standard procedures including performing online money laundering checks, and assisting with any manual money laundering and risk management checks
• Answer the telephone and assist clients with enquiries when the lawyer is not available
• Maintain lawyers’ diaries and make appointments
• Organize internal and external meetings including meeting room bookings and refreshment
• Manage outgoing post and emails and undertake typing for lawyers
• Maintain internal and client files to ensure they are up-to-date at all times
• Drafting of standard letters and forms for the lawyer’s approval
• Work as part of a team, assisting with wider secretarial and telephone cover as required.

On offer is the opportunity to grow with a business holding a prestigious title, a competitive salary which is dependent on experience and onsite parking which is always a bonus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Administrative experience ideally in legal
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer Literacy in relevant software packages
• Organization skills including the ability to priorities work
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good time keeping
• Experience in private client is preferred
• Ideally have some experience within law, e.g. LLB/GDL/LPC.