Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd posted a job you might be interested in September 19, 2014 at 05:58PM

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd



Legal Secretary

Cambridge, United Kingdom, GB - Law Practice

I am currently recruiting a permanent full time position based in Cambridge (walking distance from the train station)

The company ethos:

This is not your average law firm. We do things differently - in the way we treat our people and the service we provide. That's how we've become one of the largest law firms in the world and a great place to work and develop your career.



Secretaries are held in very high regard within the organisation. We don't just want people who are great typists, but individuals who can think on their feet, work well with our clients and get things done. You will have the opportunity to learn new skills alongside people who are great to get on with. We will fully reward you for your talents in a highly supportive environment that offers genuine career paths.



It is expected that, with limited supervision, the secretary will be able to pro-actively support a team of legal advisers/partners/key clients and produce high quality documents, manage extremely busy diaries, arrange complex travel itineraries and have an enthusiastic approach to dealing with day to day tasks and longer term initiatives/projects.





Key responsibilities::

To provide high level secretarial assistance to a team of legal advisers/partners or key clients.

Documents and correspondence - producing high quality documents and ensuring files are maintained.

Client and Business Development support - contributing to the development of the business and delivering excellent service to our clients.

Support of Principals - using strong organisational skills to ensure that legal advisers have all the information they require.

Knowledge Management - helping to maintain and build our knowledge systems.

Financial Administration - providing a comprehensive financial administration service to support legal advisers.

Support of colleagues - working with others as part of a team





Skills and experience::

We'd particularly love to hear from you if you have already worked as a legal secretary. Ideally you will have a minimum of 50 wpm typing for copy and digital dictation and as we use technology for maximum benefit you will also need have excellent MS office skills.





Key competencies::

Supports and champions all firmwide initiatives.

Seeks to provide outstanding levels of client service at all times. Projects a positive and professional image of the firm to clients.

Seeks opportunities to grow and share knowledge and learn about wider business activity.

Uses initiative and anticipates what is needed and takes appropriate action.

Demonstrates confidence in own ability.

Focuses on solutions, not problems.

Demonstrates a wide range of skills including excellent interpersonal, organisational, verbal and written communication skills.

Highly-motivated, accurate, works well under pressure and has a 'can do' approach.

Has ability to learn new systems and influence others to do the same.

Ability to interpret financial information to fully support the fee earner in their client and matter management responsibilities.

Working knowledge of key financial transactions including client/office payments and receipts, and billing.

Has a good understanding of computer packages.



We're a modern, progressive law firm. We think differently and we've built a culture where individual skills and personalities can shine through. We believe that innovation comes from a culture of genuine equality and diversity and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or once in post.



Salary range:: Competitive

Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk



£20000.00 - £25000.00 per annum



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