FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR A LEGAL SECRETARY IN THE HEART OF CARDIFF!

ROLE: Legal SecretaryWHERE: CardiffWHEN: Monday - Friday / 09:00 - 17:00 / 2 days in officeSALARY: £26,000 per annum

JOB DUTIES:

• Be the first point of contact for clients, dealing with them efficiently and appropriately
• Build a working knowledge of the legal area of expertise of allocated Partners and Associates
• Ensure sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with clients, colleagues and private matters
• Coordinate billing/credit control and accounting matters relating to clients of allocated Partners and Associates
• Arranging and carrying out monthly billing meetings
• Preparing payment request forms when disbursements are received by external or internal suppliers
• Maintain allocated Partners and Associates diaries by liaising with them on a regular basis
• Schedule internal and external meetings as required
• Assist (when required) with marketing activities and the preparation for seminars and other events
• Assist with the preparation of client correspondence and documents as required
• Build a sufficient knowledge of files and matters to be able to support allocated Partners and Associates
• Assist with workload of secretarial colleagues as required.
• Any other duties as required in line with the level or the role.

WHATS NEEDED:

• Previous admin experience is essential
• Experience within Legal or Professional Services is required
• Amazing communication skills
• Great IT skills with full knowledge of MS Packages
• Team player
• Able to juggle a heavy workload effectively
• Confident, friendly, and professional manner with a spirit of co-operation and a positive and proactive 'can do' attitude