Administrative Assistant + hybrid working

Job Description

Administrative Assistant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract) entry level legal secretary

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We are seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join a world-class city law firm for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal secretary looking to kickstart their career within a prestigious and highly regarded firm near Holborn.

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Although the role is initially fixed term, there is significant potential to secure a permanent position within the team, as we are keen to retain those who make a strong impact.

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This opportunity is perfect for an articulate, educated, and driven qualified legal secretary with a keen interest in gaining exposure to multiple areas of law.

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Administrative Assistant – key responsibilities:

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  • Assisting the team with billing, faxing, scanning, printing etc.
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  • Liaising with clients, handling client file opening, and conducting conflict checks.
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  • Performing admin duties to various practice groups.
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  • Diary and inbox management
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  • Managing expenses. 
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Administrative Assistant for an entry level Legal Secretary.

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We require you to have:

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We’re seeking CILEx qualification, strong knowledge of MS Packages, highly literate, with strong customer service skills.

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For further information, please apply. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. Thank you for taking the time to apply.

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New Vision Recruitment is an agency connecting legal talent across the UK and Europe

Salary: GBP 24000 - 36000 per year
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