Private Client Legal Secretary / Paralegal

Rowberry Morris is looking for a Legal Secretary / Paralegal to join our highly regarded Private Client Department in Reading.

Full training will be given in relation to our practices, procedures and systems.

Skills/Experience

• Office experience, ideally in a professional services environment.
• Experience in Private Client would be an advantage.
• Accurate audio typing.
• Ability to prioritise work, function efficiently under pressure and remain calm and professional.
• Ability to work to set deadlines and produce accurate work.
• Ability and desire to deliver exceptional Customer Service.
• Enthusiasm and a positive “can do” attitude.
• Ability to work alone and as part of team.

Duties include:

• General administrative support for fee earners.
• Dealing with clients in person, by telephone and in writing.
• Management of appointments and accurately recording client calls.
• Assisting in the management of case files and archiving.
• Taking new client enquiries.
• Conflict, ID, and Anti Money Laundering checks.
• Opening new files.
• Monthly billing.
• Monitoring payments of department bills and disbursements.
• Liaising with team to manage enquiries and workflow to ensure comprehensive service to clients.

Helpful to have but not essential:

• Knowledge of LEAP, Office 365 and Excel, Adobe pro or similar.
• Lexcel and ISO 9001 standards.

Salary will be competitive and appropriate to experience.