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Legal Secretary - Private Client

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Gateley

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You must have private client experience, excellent typing, diary management, strong communication, and organization skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure.
  • You will manage correspondence, files, and databases; handle diary bookings, travel arrangements, audio typing, and general admin tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • Previous experience within a similar role working supporting Private Client/Family fee earners.
  • Excellent typing speeds
  • Efficient diary management skills
  • Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Attention to detail
  • Organised with time and documents
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Flexible, can do approach
  • Team player

Responsibilities

  • Audio typing (Big Hand)
  • Typing and drafting correspondence
  • Amending documents
  • Diary Management
  • Booking meetings
  • Assisting with and drafting bills
  • Arranging and booking travel and accommodation
  • Opening, maintaining and closing files
  • Archiving files
  • Updating and maintaining databases
  • Scanning and preparing documentation
  • General administration ie. filing, faxing, photocopying etc
  • This job description is not an exhaustive list due to the requirements of the role. Therefore, the job holder may be required from time to time to carry out other ad hoc tasks as requested.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Legal Secretary - Private Client?

The primary responsibilities include audio typing, typing and drafting correspondence, amending documents, diary management, booking meetings, assisting with and drafting bills, arranging travel, opening and maintaining files, archiving files, updating databases, scanning documentation, and general administration tasks.

What level of experience is required for this role?

Candidates should have previous experience in a similar role supporting Private Client or Family fee earners.

Is this position available on a full-time or part-time basis?

Yes, we can recruit this role on either a full-time or part-time basis.

What skills are essential for a candidate applying for this job?

Essential skills include excellent typing speeds, efficient diary management, strong communication skills, excellent organization skills, the ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, and a flexible, team-oriented approach.

What is the work culture like at Gateley?

Gateley promotes a forward-thinking and inclusive work culture, emphasizing shared values such as being ambitious for success, working together, and supporting diversity, inclusion, and well-being.

Are there opportunities for professional development within the company?

Yes, there are a wide range of learning and development opportunities available through our Learn platform to help you develop new skills and progress your career.

Does Gateley offer benefits for employees?

Yes, Gateley offers a competitive remuneration package, an annual bonus opportunity, flexible benefits like healthcare and pension plans, as well as additional perks such as retail benefits and free courses.

What attributes does the ideal candidate possess?

The ideal candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, able to work on their initiative, and exhibit a can-do attitude, while also being a team player.

What is the team size this role will support?

The role will predominantly support three Fee Earners within the Private Client team.

Is there a specific typing software mentioned for this role?

Yes, experience with Big Hand for audio typing is preferred.

We are Gateley, a legal and professional services group.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

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