| Salary | Up to £20k |
|---|---|
| Location | Manchester |
| Job type | Temporary |
| Company | Douglas Scott Ltd |
| Contact | Suzanne Nolan |
| Specialist Areas | Corporate/M&A |
| Posted | 20th May 2008 |
| Expires | 20th May 2008 |
Secretary, Corporate Department - Manchester - £20,000 Pro Rata
6 Month fixed term contract (Maternity Cover)
Our client is one of the leading corporate and commercial law specialists in the North West. their services range from providing advice on general corporate commercial and taxation issues to creating solutions in more specialist areas within corporate finance, banking, property and litigation.
The role is to Provide effective support services to the partners and fee-earners
Key tasks, duties and quality standards in meeting department purpose/objectives:
Type work as dictated or requested by any partner or fee earner to whom he/she reports
Prepare correspondence/documents (together with all relevant enclosures) ready for signature
Send out signed external and internal correspondence (via Post Room)
Assist in the maintenance of the computerised client database, including creating new clients and/or client matters
Assist in the personal organisation of fee earners through the operation of a computerised diary management system, including bring forward system, filing of papers, etc
Assist in communications with clients through relaying telephone messages both incoming and outgoing and providing any assistance which is possible
Assist in communications with clients or contacts through e-mail messages both incoming and outgoing and providing any assistance which is possible
Type work as dictated or requested by any other partner or fee earner as requested from time to time, in his/her partner or fee earner's absence, or whenever free to do so
Ensure the positive representation of the firm in all dealings with clients and others, including hospitality services when appropriate
Person specification:
Knowledge of Case Management Systems
Experience of Microsoft Word word processing package
Advanced word processing skills (tracking, outline/multilevel numbering, tables, etc)
Audio typing qualification or experience
Smart appearance
Professional and helpful manner
Corporate or Company Department legal secretarial experience is essential.
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