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2i Recruit Ltd
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Guildford, Surrey
PA - Residential Property
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Salary: £25,000 per annum |
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Overview
Our client has a new vacancy for a PA in their Residential Property department in Guildford; this is maternity cover so will be a 6-month fixed-term contract initially but will more than likely to extend this to approx. 12 months. The prime role of the PA is to provide direct support to his/her fee earner(s) to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency. This will include but will not be limited to the main responsibilities given below. The PA is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative. Duties Prepare correspondence and documents to include transcribing digital dictation. Administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the office manual. Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch. Arrange for all copying to be done, in person if an office assistant is not available to undertake the task. Make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up to date diary for his/her principal. If appropriate, prepare the conference room for meetings as necessary and for the tidying and clearance of the room at the end of the meeting and to provide refreshments if asked to do so. Provide support to other secretaries as required. Provide guidance to junior and temporary secretaries when required to do so. Progress client matters without fee earner supervision and in the absence of a fee earner Attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner Undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development. Essential skills / knowledge Substantial previous Legal Secretarial experience including at least 2 years’ experience in the specialist area Knowledge of post-exchange and completion formalities Advanced IT skills in relevant packages and excellent (speed) typing skills High accuracy levels Demonstrates a pro-active approach to work with a positive attitude. Demonstrates an excellent level of attention to client service, being able to interact well with both internal and external clients. Demonstrates clear commitment and a genuine interest in legal work Demonstrates a high level of courtesy and respect in dealing with all colleagues including Central Management, IT, HR and Marketing and clients/contacts Demonstrates a willingness to take on other tasks as required by fee earner(s) Desirable skills knowledge & experience Prior knowledge of Evolution or other case management systems Knowledge of law / legal practice If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.