Legal Secretary

23,000-£24,000, Ripon, office based, a 35 hour working week, 24 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, closed between Christmas and New Year, full or part time hours considered.

We are currently recruiting a Legal Secretary or Assistant for the private client team in this well established firm of solicitors in Ripon. You will work in a small friendly team, providing legal administrative assistance to the fee earners. We are ideally looking for full time hours, working 35 hours per week, but could also consider a 4 day working week.

Legal Secretary Requirements :

• To prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing
• Typing letters, file notes, wills, lasting power of attorneys (LPAs)
• Opening files and preparing client documentation
• Recording all correspondence on the system
• Maintain up to date filing
• Provide excellent customer service to all clients
• Maintain high standards of confidentiality and security when dealing with sensitive information

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to drive their career forward in a friendly local firm with a solid client base and pleasant working environment. We are ideally looking to fill a full time position, however would consider part time hours for the right candidate, preferably working 4 days a week.

This Legal Secretary role would suit someone who has worked in a similar environment, has previous experience working as a Legal Assistant, Secretary or Audio Typist or has excellent PA or administration skills.

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