Hague and Dixon Solicitors LLP are seeking to recruit a full-time legal secretary / legal assistant for the Pickering office. There is scope for progression within the firm for the right candidate.
JOB DESCRIPTION.
The position shall include but is not limited to:
- Preparation of correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing
- Receiving and directing telephone calls
- Greeting clients on arrival and directing them to the appropriate fee earner
- Switchboard duties
- Maintaining diaries and making appointments when required.
- Photocopying documents
- Outgoing post
- File management in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual, CQS and Lexcel requirements to include filing and other clerical duties
- Compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct and SRA Accounts Rules
- Ensure the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and information
- To maintain high standards in the processing of client work, both in respect of professional
- standards and client care
- Liaising with clients and others in person and by telephone
- Relief reception duties if required
- Any other duties which from time to time are required by the Firm.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS.
Ideally, a candidate would have:
- Strong communication skills.
- Good word processing skills.
- A willingness to learn
- A desire to work in an office environment.
- Strong Organisational skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Excellent Word processing skills and Computer Literacy
- A Personable manner
- Reliability
- Trustworthy
- Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision
Competitive salary based on experience , and statutory holiday entitlement.
Please provide CV and covering letter to Mrs H Pearce 12 Smiddy Hill, Pickering, YO18 7AN. If you would wish to make an informal enquiry, please contact Mrs H Pearce on 01751 475222 or email Hannah.pearce@hague-dixon.co.uk