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Paralegal/Assistant/Legal Secretary

Position based at: St Austell - Residential Property

Posted: 29/02/2024

Salary: TBC

Hours: Full Time in-office, although hybrid/WFH may be considered.

Please send your CV in confidence to Charles French at: charles.french@charlesfrench.co.uk

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our residential property department.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to assigned lawyers and the residential property department.
  • Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
  • Manage and organise digital legal files, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient retrieval.
  • Coordinate meetings and appointments for lawyers and clients.
  • Maintain calendars and manage deadline reminders.
  • Conduct legal research, gather relevant information, and compile reports or summaries as required.
  • Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, prioritising and responding promptly.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and adhere to legal and ethical standards.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive and productive team environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role.
  • Excellent knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail with exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Professional demeanour with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Application:

If you are interested in this vacancy, please contact Charles French in confidence to discuss the role further and obtain more information. You can reach Charles French at cf@charlesfrench.co.uk, or on 01726 839009.

We appreciate all applications, but please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Confidentiality:

All applications and discussions will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Note: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or exclusive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

Legal Secretary

Position based at: Truro - Commercial Property

Posted: 29/02/2024

Salary: TBC

Hours: Full Time

Please send your CV in confidence to Charles French at: charles.french@charlesfrench.co.uk

We are currently seeking a talented legal secretary to join our commercial property department.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to assigned lawyers and the commercial property department.
  • Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
  • Manage and organise digital legal files, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient retrieval.
  • Coordinate meetings and appointments for lawyers and clients.
  • Maintain calendars and manage deadline reminders.
  • Conduct legal research, gather relevant information, and compile reports or summaries as required.
  • Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence, prioritising and responding promptly.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and adhere to legal and ethical standards.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive and productive team environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role.
  • Excellent knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail with exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Professional demeanour with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Application:

If you are interested in this vacancy, please contact Charles French in confidence to discuss the role further and obtain more information. You can reach Charles French at charles.french@charlesfrench.co.uk, or on 01726 839009.

We appreciate all applications, but please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Confidentiality:

All applications and discussions will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Note: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or exclusive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.