Legal Secretary

AJ Chambers are proud to be partnered with a leading national law firm as they look to expand their Real Estate team in Norwich by hiring a Legal Secretary. The firm are looking to hire into both their commercial and residential property teams. Responsibilities: Document creation including copytyping manuscript amendments to documents, producing new versions of documents, preparing comparisons against previous versions and using track changes Accurate typing from dictation Answering the telephone professionally, taking accurate messages from clients and other contacts Making appointments on behalf of the Solicitor when requested and service meetings including booking conference rooms and provision of refreshments for the Solicitor and clients Dealing with administrative tasks, including scanning, printing, storage of deeds and photocopying Preparing engrossments of legal documents for signing Involvement in the efficient management of client/matter files to include general filing, ID checks, preparing client engagement letters and terms and conditions Arranging meetings and maintaining manager/ fee earner’s diary, as required; and supporting fee earners with accounting and billing processes, as well as managing queries What’s on offer?: Competitive salary Personal Bonus Firm profit share Bonus 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays Comprehensive private medical cover with optional cover for family Medicash health cash plan – reclaim cash spent on routine treatment Option to ‘buy or sell’ annual leave days (up to 5 days per year) One paid charity day per year