Float Secretary – Alconbury
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £18000 – £25000/annum DOE
Cordius are recruiting for a Float Secretary in Alconbury. Our client employs over 220 professionals across 5 offices, with significant growth projected for the foreseeable future. This is a great opportunity to join a very successful firm and gain experience with industry experts.
Responsibilities:
* Provide the team with typing, digital dictation, secretarial and administrative support.
* transcribe and prepare all correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing, using Company precedents where appropriate.
* work responsibly to support the needs of the fee earners and the priorities given delivering a quality service.
* operate case management system including storing documents electronically – organising and attaching to relevant matters.
* be involved in the efficient management of client/matter files to include general filing in a timely and accurate manner together with file opening, preparation of client care letters and terms and conditions, file closure and archiving.
* understand how to use the strong room including searching for and retrieving documents and procedures for sending out original documents:
* make appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain manager/fee earners diary as required including providing refreshments if necessary.
* attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the Company’s standards for client care.
* work within relevant administrative systems and procedures, particularly in the management of finances, recording time, preparation of bills and correspondence.
* ensure the confidentiality of all the company’s and clients’ information.
Skills Required
* Experience as a legal secretary/secretary, including the use of a digital dictation tool.
* Computer literacy, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Typing speed of at least 65 wpm/90% accuracy.
* Excellent attention to detail, including spelling and punctuation.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, remain calm and respond well in pressurised situations.
* Ability to organise own work effectively and plan well to meet required deadlines.
* Ability to work effectively in a team and independently
* Ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge of fee-earners’ work.
Should you feel suitable for the role or wish to pursue similar roles in the area, please don't hesitate to contact Daniel at Cordius – Derby on 01332 – (phone number removed)
More Information
- Address Alconbury, Cambridgeshire
