Legal Secretary

at  Butcher Barlow

Our Leigh office is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to work within both the Wills, Trusts and Estates, and Family Departments.
Hours: Full time or Part time role would be considered for the right candidate.
Purpose of Role: To provide a high quality administration service to the Firm and its fee earners.
Responsible to: Partner.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Appropriate manual dexterity and keyboard skills.
• Communicate effectively and courteously and convey information accurately.
• Work calmly and accurately under pressure.
• Prioritise tasks.
• Willingness and ability to learn new technology.

• Transcription of digital dictation and copy work.
• Making appointments for clients either in person or by telephone.
• Taking calls and providing cover for reception as and when required’
• Filing correspondence and paperwork.
• Inputting information provided by fee earner onto the database as required.
• Opening new files at the direction of the fee earner.
• Ensuring confidentiality of all matters dealt with.
• Maintain high professional standards, confidence and integrity.
• Such other tasks as the Firm may from time to time require.
  Experience: Experience in a legal environment is preferred although not essential.