Job Description

Wilmots currently have a position available for a Legal Secretary within its Property Department.

This is a

part time i.e. 22.5 hours per week Wednesday to Friday

(i.e. 7.5 hours per day - 22.5 hours per week) role.

Full time applicants will also be considered

(i.e. Mon-Fri, 7.5 hours per day - 37.5 hours per week). Experience within a legal firm and a conveyancing department is preferable but secretarial experience is essential. Salary displayed is the FTE and part time salary will be pro-rated.

Duties will be varied and include:

Transcription of digital dictation

Typing and amending legal documentation

Diary management

Liaising with clients, solicitors and other professionals via telephone and email

File management

General administration support

Collaboration and assistance across all departments in the firm as required

Experience with legal forms and the conveyancing process is preferable.

The successful applicant will:

Have secretarial skills, including high levels of accuracy in audio typing and be fully conversant with the Office Suite, in particular Word and Outlook.

Be highly organised and able to cope under pressure.

Have good timekeeping and time management.

Be able to communicate confidently and effectively with clients as well as a wide range of other people over the telephone and in person.

Be willing to learn and take on a measured increase in responsibility and autonomy.

Be dynamic and highly motivated.

Be able to prepare legal documents.

Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues.

Ensure a high level of confidentiality.

We may invite you to participate in a typing skills exercise.

Benefits:

Wonderful location in the heart of the Cotswolds

Car Parking Permit (if required)

Generous holiday entitlement plus Christmas shutdown & bank holidays

Competitive salary - employee pension Scheme

Friendly, collaborative team

Regular social activities

A note for recruitment agencies: Wilmots, where possible use direct hiring methods. If deemed appropriate agencies will be invited to submit candidates. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of Wilmots will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Cirencester GL7 1QH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

secetarial: 2 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person