JOB: Legal Secretary – Private Client Team

LOCATION: Bournemouth

(Mon – Fri)

Benefits include:

• 33 days holiday
• Contributory Pension Scheme: After 3 months’ service, all staff are entitled to join our
• contributory pension scheme with Royal London (subject to the terms of the Scheme)
• 3 weeks sickpay plus income protection scheme for long term illness.
• 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
• Healthcare cash plan (from July 2023). which includes dental, optical, consultations and therapies as well as
• providing retail discounts and discounted gym / health club membership.
• Access to financial support services.
• Paid leave on compassionate grounds is available in approved circumstances.
• Discounts on Services
• Plus many others.

Our client, an established firm of Solicitors in the centre of Bournemouth seek a Legal Secretary to support their busy Private Client Team. The prime role of the Private Client legal secretary is to provide direct support to their principal to include, but not limited to the main responsibilities given below. The secretary is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative.

Duties of the Legal Secretary will include:

• Handle client enquiries in person
• Provide exceptional client service
• Assist with the progression of matters within the parameters of experience, authority and skill
• Participate in Staff Meetings.
• Assist other fee earners in the absence of their regular administration support
• Maintain confidentiality

Candidate profile:

• Legal secretary with experience in Private Client Law.
• Excellent word and typing skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional approach

If you are a Legal Secretary specialising in Private Client Law please get in touch, they may consider candidates with experience in other areas of law.

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