Stamford Bridge

  (01759) 371634

Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant – Pickering Office





Hague and Dixon Solicitors LLP are seeking to recruit a full-time legal secretary / legal assistant for the Pickering office.  There is scope for progression within the firm for the right candidate.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION.

 
The position shall include but is not limited to:

Preparation of correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing

  • Receiving and directing telephone calls
  • Greeting clients on arrival and directing them to the appropriate fee earner
  • Switchboard duties
  • Maintaining diaries and making appointments when required.
  • Photocopying documents
  • Outgoing post
  • File management in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual, CQS and Lexcel requirements to include filing and other clerical duties
  • Compliance with the SRA Code of Conduct and SRA Accounts Rules
  • Ensure the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and information
  • To maintain high standards in the processing of client work, both in respect of professional
  • standards and client care
  • Liaising with clients and others in person and by telephone
  • Relief reception duties if required
  • Any other duties which from time to time are required by the Firm.

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    CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS.

    Ideally, a candidate would have:

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Good word processing skills.
  • A willingness to learn
  • A desire to work in an office environment.
  • Strong Organisational skills
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Excellent Word processing skills and computer literacy
  • A personable manner
  • Reliability
  • Trustworthiness
  • Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision

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    Competitive salary based on experience , and statutory holiday entitlement.

    Please provide CV and covering letter to Mrs H Pearce 12 Smiddy Hill, Pickering, YO18 7AN. If you would wish to make an informal enquiry, please contact Mrs H Pearce on 01751 475222 or email Hannah.pearce@hague-dixon.co.uk