Job Description

About Awdry Law:

Established in 1750, we are an award-winning firm having been presented in the past with the Law Society's Excellence Award for Innovation and two awards for excellent customer service. From our offices in Devizes, Chippenham, Marlborough, Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon, we serve clients in Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Bath, London, and throughout the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of first-class legal services for individuals, families, and businesses. Our purpose is to provide excellent client service and exceed expectations by being dynamic, inspiring, and proactive; client service is at the heart of everything we do. We have a fantastic group of people who work hard, are dedicated and demonstrate great commitment so in return for aiming towards these standards we will back you, help you to improve and support you in being the best we can.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

Join us and be part of a culture that values creativity, hard work, individuality, ambition, and fun! We offer competitive pay, fantastic employee benefits, and the opportunity to grow in a thriving, forward thinking environment. And yes, our legendary social outings are not to be missed! This is more than a job; it's a chance for you to develop new skills and be part of our success. We have a fantastic group of people who work hard, are dedicated, and demonstrate great commitment so in return for aiming towards these standards, we will back you, help you to improve and support you in being the best we can.

Our values are the platform upon which everything is built:

Our Values:

Everything starts with you

People matter, whether you are a client or part of our team

Always driving forwards

We always show ambition and energy to achieve results

Be Brilliant

We create positivity, excellence and innovation in all we do

Every person, every time

We are consistent and reliable and give our best, every time.

Job Purpose:

To work within the Private Client department providing high quality administrative support and secretarial services. Engage with the team and clients to build and develop strong working relationships and contribute towards making Awdry Law an inspiring and successful place to work.

Typical Activities:

Responsibility for

: -

Dealing with all administrative duties relating to client transactions and secretarial requirements including but not limited to:

- Managing Fee Earner's diary

- Preparing files for billing

- Screening incoming calls

- Typing of correspondence, photocopying, filing and opening new files.

- Sorting and prioritising mail, emails and messages

- Dealing with client's matters where appropriate

- Supporting in all areas of work where appropriate

Provision of a reliable and efficient service to clients

Provision of a professional & friendly service to clients with the ability to recognise when clients may be going through a difficult process e.g. divorce or family transactions.

Preparation of straightforward legal documents

Commitment to the LEXCEL standards, the requirements of the Law Society and to understand them.

Being familiar with the basic requirements of the Solicitors Accounts Rules which affect the receipt and payment into the bank of cheques and the accounting of clients' monies.

Support with: -

Liaison with clients and other parties to update and ensure awareness of transaction process at the appropriate times.

Postal duties as required

To support with reception cover as required

ESSENTIAL AND DESIRABLE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

Proven experience of Legal Secretary work, ideally in undertaking Private Client legal secretary work

To have the ability to remain calm, polite and focused when dealing with different situations

To have excellent communication skills both verbal and written

The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with all employees

Sound general administrative experience

Great attention to detail

To enjoy a varied workload and working at pace

To be able to produce a high standard of work when under pressure

The ability to make sound decisions taking ownership when required

To present in a professional manner

To demonstrate flexibility in approach

To have excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages

Desirable:

Legal Secretary Level 2 Certificate/Diploma

Experience of LEXCEL accreditation

Additional Notes:

This Job description is not intended to cover all aspects of the role. You may be required to complete other tasks that are in keeping with the general nature of the position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person