Legal Secretary/ PA

Simpson Judge Ltd ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Overview

Legal Secretary/ PA- Canary Wharf We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary / PA to join an established Legal 500 firm at their offices in Canary Wharf. The firm are seeking a highly motivated individual who can provide support to a Partner and other fee earners in the business where required. Work hours are 9am- 6pm and the firm are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. The role includes: • Effective management of the case management system • Liaising with clients • Extensive Busy Diary / Calendar Coordination and Management • Organising expenses, chasing bills • General admin support and reminding important tasks and deadlines • Dictation and typing correspondence • Dealing with telephone calls and messages • Handling billing for the firm, including invoicing clients • Organising and maintaining effective filing system • General assistance with litigation • Preparation of marketing material; newsletters, marketing literature and running of the Twitter account Skills and experience: • An excellent, personable and confident communicator • Advanced experience with Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint • Marketing experience or knowledge would be an advantage although not essential • Legal Secretary qualification is desirable • Work well under pressure and thrive in addressing and overcoming challenges • Proven time management skills and are able operate and multitask in a high-pressured environment. • Dependable with strong work ethic and quick to learn new processes and procedures