Legal Secretary

Reed Brighton is excited to be working alongside an established law firm in East Sussex who are seeking a Legal Secretary to join their Private Client Team. This is a fully office based, permanent and full-time position.

The Role:

• Processing audio dictation using BigHand
• Amending documents from manuscript and copy typing of documents
• File opening and closing.
• Drafting routine correspondence including client engagement letters
• Making and taking calls in a professional manner
• Diary management
• Liaising with clients and other third parties
• Preparing bills, management of payments, receipts and transfers, dealing with arising queries and issues 
• Create and maintain database Will, EPA and LPA records
• Handling of original Wills/Powers of Attorney
• Maintain Trust permanent folder
• Land Registry and Companies House searches
• File archiving

Skills needed:

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience of working as a Secretary in a legal environment 
• Fast, accurate typing skills, including audio typing
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to follow procedural and legal protocol
• Methodical approach and good time management
• Excellent IT skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Positivity and adaptability

To apply for this position, please email or c all the Reed Brighton office on .