I am currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary/PA to join the Charities and Social Economy Team of a highly regarded law firm based in central Leeds. This is an ideal opportunity if you are an experienced Legal Secretary and are looking for an interesting and varied role.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing Secretarial and PA support to the Fee Earners including:
Manage fee earners' diaries, appointments, meetings and travel arrangements.
Organise client meetings, including booking rooms, preparing papers and meeting packs and arranging refreshments where required.
Monitor inboxes and assist with email management, prioritising urgent matters and responding where appropriate.
Screen and handle telephone calls, taking accurate messages and directing enquiries.
Support fee earners with workload planning and administrative task management.
Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparation and circulation of agendas and papers.
Prepare, format, amend and proofread legal documents, correspondence, reports and power point presentations.
Produce documents using digital dictation and other document production systems.
Open new matters and complete client onboarding processes, including compliance and anti-money laundering requirements.
Maintain accurate electronic filing and document management systems.
Prepare engagement letters, invoices and other client documentation.
Assist with file management, file closures and archiving processes.
Ensure client and matter records are kept up to date within the firm's case management systems.
Support the organisation of client events, seminars, webinars and networking activities.
Assist fee earners with billing processes, including preparing draft bills and supporting financial administration.
Monitor outstanding administrative actions on matters.
Assist with expense claims and financial reporting requirements.
Applicants must have experience of working as a Legal Secretary, have excellent keyboard skills along with working knowledge of MS Office.
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
