Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a locum legal secretary to support a fee earner in our Private Client Dept in the Port Talbot area. We are looking for an immediate start (dependent on a clear DBS check), if possible.

Experience working in an office environment with knowledge of case management systems is required as is the ability to work as part of a team. Experience working within the legal sector is also essential.

You must have good communication skills, be computer literate and be able to deal with members of the public and professionals in a calm and constructive manner.

You will be required to work 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break).

Hourly rate: will be dependent on your experience.

The position is on a temporary basis until a permanent candidate is hired. The location is on site.

A clear DBS is required before a start date can be confirmed.

Tasks will involve the following, but this list is not exhaustive.

Dealing with probate, conveyancing and any other private client tasks

Taking telephone enquiries and messages and actioning where appropriate

Typing work as requested

Photocopying, faxing and filing

Dealing with incoming and outgoing mail

Maintaining fee earner's diary, making appointments, and arranging meetings

Attending on clients to take instructions

Completing documents either in paper format or online relevant to the fee earner's matters

Only those candidates who fit the above criteria will be invited for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: 15.00-20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Experience:

legal secretarial : 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person