Legal secretary assistant ndash; private client

Legal Assistant ndash; Private Client Location: Swindon Salary: Flexible depending on experience My client has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary / Assistant to join their highly regarded Private Client team in Swindon. Whilst the role is suitably challenging, Private Client experience is not essential; although a genuine interest in Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate, and estate administration would be an advantage. Key Responsibilities * Administrative support including: file opening, document production, filing/archiving, retrieval of files, photocopying, email management, cheque requests, and dealing with post * Drafting documents, using appropriate precedents and templates to accurately reflect fee earner instruction * Audio-typing * Typing standard and non-standard letters * Attending clients over the phone and in person to respond to enquiries * Arranging and scheduling meetings and other appointments * Running monthly bills, diarising payments, and follow-up Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes * Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally within a Private Client team although that is not essential * Excellent organisation capability with the ability to effectively prioritise * Ability to work quickly, accurately, to deadlines and under pressure * Competent with IT applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook * Experience on case management systems desirable * Experience with BigHand transcription system desirable * Strong written communication skills * A friendly approachable personality to facilitate the link between lawyers, clients and third parties * Good attention to detail * Professional, personal presentation