LEGAL SECRETARY / ADMINISTRATOR (Up to 12 month Fixed Term Contract - Job reference 0517/PC/RT)

We are looking for 2 legal secretaries / administrators to supportthe Private Client Department in our Gloucester and Stroud offices to cover maternity leave commencing in June and August 2017. The roles involve assisting with client liaison, general correspondence and administrative support. The roles would suit an individual who enjoys a busy, varied and challenging day.

TheRole

You can expect to deal with digital dictation using Speech Exec, and a case management system incorporating some precedents. You will be required to liaise with clients, solicitors and other organisationsto keep all parties fully informed at appropriate times. Client contact by telephone and correspondence on current matters may also form part of your daily duties. You can also expect to be involved in setting up appointments, file opening and closing, and ensuring that all work is accurate and completed to specified deadlines. You will have responsibility for maintaining records and databases within the department and providing general support to yourfee earner.

The Person

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and qualities:

  • Audio typing skills
  • Ability to work in a small team
  • Confident,communication skills,polite and well spoken
  • Well organised and methodical
  • Ability to use their initiative
  • Proactive
  • Adaptability & flexibility
  • Customer/client focused with a good understanding of the importance of client care and maintaining good working relationships with business contacts
  • Knowledge of working within professional services

Preference will be given to those applicants with private client experience but, whilst this is desirable, it is not essential.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary for the right person
  • Company pension scheme
  • 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
  • 24 holidays a year, in addition to bank holidays

If you are interested in this vacancy, please send a covering letter detailing your current salary or salary expectations along with your CV, quoting the job reference(0517/PC/RT) or by post to WSP Solicitors, 3/7 Rowcroft, Stroud, GL5 3BJ.

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