Job Description

 client, a lovely firm based in Chancery Lane has a vacancy for an experienced legal secretary/PA. You will be assisting two Partners in the Corporate Department and be reporting into the Head of Department.

The candidate should have experience in Corporate and Banking & Finance. They should also possess the following skills/attributes:

• excellent secretarial skills with accurate typing
• mid to advanced computer skills including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• billing experience
• experience in a Corporate practice is essential
• Experience with document management systems and billing packages
• Excellent client service standards
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative

Main duties: 

• prepare, type, amend and proofread documents from dictation, manuscript and copy typing including letters, reports, legal documents (agreements etc), attendance notes, memos and emails

• to assist in effectively managing all incoming and outgoing communications

• diary management for some partners and senior associates when needed

• organisation of internal and external meetings including liaising with Reception to ensure rooms are booked and appropriate refreshments are ordered

• deal effectively and politely with clients and others calling into the department

• organising all aspects of annual trips to various conferences to include delegate passes, flights and accommodation and ensuring attendees have full details and tickets for the trip

• dealing with administration of Anti-Money Laundering procedures for new matters and clients

• production of bills and liaising with Accounts Department on finalising and sending out to clients

• Any other ad hoc duties reasonably required by the Corporate & Commercial Team

This a lovely opportunity in a friendly team.

Standard hours 9.00-5.30. This role is also working five days in the office. Generous salary offered £50,000 per annum.