Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Collins Solicitors is an award winning, multi-service solicitors firm based in Central Watford. We are seeking a confident Legal Secretary to join us in a full-time, office based role.

The role will involve providing assistance and support services for mainly the Family and Private client teams, however you may occasionally be called upon for assistance by other departments.

We are looking for candidates who have had at least two years of experience as a legal secretary, have strong communication and IT skills with a positive “can-do” attitude.

Tasks will include:

• Drafting legal documents and letters, taking dictation as required
• Assistance in relation to billing
• General administrative support, such as booking appointments, contacting courts, diary management, preparing bundles for court, etc
• Liaising with clients via phone, email and in person
• Using our case management system (full training will be given however previous experience using case-management systems is essential)
• Assisting with reception cover while the receptionist is on lunch or holiday (on a rota)
• To deal accurately with filing, storage and retrieval of clients files

Experience:

• At least 2 years experience as a legal secretary, ideally in family or private client law
• Fast and accurate typing skills.
• Experience and use of word processors and case management systems
• Good numeracy and literacy.
• Good administrative skills in order to perform clerical duties and provide support to fee earners.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Positive and co-operative attitude.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team.

Salary

A competitive salary will be offered dependant on experience.

Our standard business hours are 9.15-17.30.

Applications

Please forward your CV together with a covering letter to by clicking apply.

For more information on our company please visit our website.

Collins Solicitors is a signatory of the Law Society's Diversity and Inclusion Charter.