Legal Secretary

Full Time Permanent

Tunbridge Wells

Salary: Up to £22k DOE

My client, an established and successful legal firm based in West Kent require an enthusiastic and professional Legal Secretary to join them on a full time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Court of Protection team, providing secretarial support effectively and efficiently.

Your duties will include:

* Ensuring the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in all areas
* Word processing of all necessary documents from hand-written notes or by transcribing recorded dictation
* Answering the telephone and respond as necessary and take messages
* Carrying out file management including opening and closing files, photocopying and

filing all relevant documents.

* Maintaining of stationary and other supplies and provide refreshments
* Emailing , scanning and faxing of correspondence and documents as required
* Managing diaries and organise internal and external meetings
* Provide support to team members and other secretaries as required

The ideal candidate will have/be:

* Previous experience of working in a similar legal environment
* A keen interest in legal matters and an understanding of the need for confidentiality at all times
* Well organised withe efficient telephone skills and a conscientious approach

* An understanding of how to effectively prioritise a busy workload and be able to remain calm in pressured environments.
* Strong IT skills - particularly Word and Excel.
* An excellent grasp of English, both written and verbal and have strong numeracy skills with first rate interpersonal skills.
* A good standard of general education and be smart in appearance

You will have at least two years' experience as a legal secretary; experience in Court of Protection, Family, Private Client or Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who have an excellent reputation and take pride in nurturing their staff.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Executive Consultant at Pearson Whiffin.