Our client is looking for a Part-time Private Client Secretary to join them on a permanent basis.

The purpose of the role is to:

Part time based in our Halifax office around 22 hours a week ( 3 days a week )

There will be some flexibility with the days to cover those hours.

This role will support 1 - 2 lawyers who also work part time hours.

Salary to be negotiated. 

Key Tasks:

• Ensuring file management is in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual, LAA Contract, CQS and Lexcel/SQM requirements.
• Reception duties
• Liaising with clients in person and by telephone in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm's standards for client care
• Liaising with others by telephone
• Arranging mail despatch by post, hand or Document Exchange
• Preparation of correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing
• Maintaining up to date time records as appropriate
• Maintaining diaries and making appointments when required.
• Photocopying as required.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and clients' documentation and information
• Consumables ordering
• Daily filing including file opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files
• Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
• Contributing to maintaining and improving office procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm.
   

Skills    

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Word processing and audio typing.
• Literate and numerate.    

Knowledge   

• Confidentiality requirements.    
• The firm's word processor software.

Experience    

• Experience as a legal secretary.    
• ​Experience of working in a legal aid if appropriate