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Legal Secretary

Our client an accredited Top Legal 500 multi- office firm of solicitors have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Family Care Legal Secretary to join their Family care Department based in Chelmsford . You will be providing support to three Fee Earners in a fast moving client focused environment .

This is a varied role that would suite someone who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and thrives under pressure.

The Role

* You will provide full secretarial support to three fee Earners

* Manage diaries

* Screen e-mails, telephone calls and post

* Open and closing files

* Audio typing Using digital dictation, Drafting letters and responses with minimal supervision

* Meeting with clients taking notes

* Support Fee Earners with the preparation of bills

* Liaising with clients, solicitors, courts

* Dealing with Child care , Divorce, Separation, Co-Habitation, Finances ,Civil partnerships

* Preparation of trial bundles

* General administration ,including filing ,photocopying, faxing and scanning

About You

* Ideally You will be an experienced Family Care Legal Secretary

* Fast and accurate typing skills including digital audio systems

* Experience with case management

* Strong IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel ,Outlook , previous experience using case management systems

* Able to work on your own initiative

* You will have a positive manner in dealing with clients

* Excellent communication skills and a sympathetic ear

* Hours Monday to Friday 9am- 5.30pm

* Pleasant working environment

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Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2011 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website