Legal Secretary
QualitySolicitors JA Hughes are currently looking for a talented Legal Secretary at our Barry office.
Responsibilities
- At the direction of a Partner and/or other Fee Earner opening files on the Firm’s Case Management and Accounts Software Databases and closing the same.
- Management of case files, correspondence and diaries
- Establishing and maintaining a good rapport with the clients
- To ensure efficient processing of work within agreed priorities directed by the Partner or other Fee Earner
- To ensure that no backlog situations arise
- To assist Fee Earners in ensuring that existing clients are retained and new ones obtained by recommendation based on the high quality of service given
- To help the Fee Earners and Partners of the Firm achieve the Firm’s fee targets
- To help the Firm maintain high levels of quality and service to the clients of the Firm
- To comply with SRA requirements including the Solicitors Account Rules
- To comply with the provisions of the Office Manual and with the firm’s policies
Main Duties
- Typing, dealing with telephone calls and the taking of accurate messages and the transmission of the same to the relevant Fee Earner
- Opening new client and matter files and closing them at the direction of the Fee Earner
- Keeping files up to date by daily filing of all correspondence and other documents relating to the individual file
- Photocopying
- Arranging meetings and contacting Service Providers as required
- Dealing personally with clients and on the telephone
- Undertaking work for all Fee Earners and when required/directed by a Partner of the Firm
Salary
£20,000 - £22,000 per year
Applicants are invited to apply by sending their CV with a covering letter to Duncan Kennedy by email: duncankennedy@jahughes.com.