Legal Assistant - Private Client in Kingston upon Thames

My client is an established law firm with an excellent reputation. They are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary to join their Private Client team consisting of four solicitors and a consultant solicitor presently supported by three secretaries. The main purpose of the role is to deliver a high level of administration support to the team.

Responsibilities:-

• Use Word for document production using audio digital dictation, approximate typing speed expected 65wpm
• Managing emails and diary through Outlook
• Store all documents/correspondence relating to a matter in the Case Management system
• Good communication skills to liaise with clients and others
• Populating forms using Oyez
• Undertaking filing on a daily basis
• Prioritising workload
• Following Accounts procedures that are adopted by the firm
• Organising workload and tasks efficiently to ensure maximum output and accuracy
• Covering reception when required.
• Occasionally support is required in other areas in the firm depending on requirements,

The suitable applicant will have previous legal secretarial experience and effective administrative skills within a Private Client department.

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