Legal Assistant / Secretary - Wiltshire

Are you highly organised, approachable, and ready to be the backbone of a busy legal team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

We have partnered with a leading Professional Services business near Swindon who are looking for a Legal Assistant to join their busy team! 

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
• Preparation of straightforward legal documents
• 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 client’s 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.
• Support with reception cover as required

This would be the ideal role for someone with PA/sectorial experience. 

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

Sound like you? Apply now!