LEGAL SECRETARY - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY READING SALARY DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE (£23,000-£28,000) Rolf Berryman are seeking a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join the Residential Property department of this well-established regional firm. This is a full-time, permanent job with the possibility of some hybrid working available. In addition to a competitive salary they also offer a fantastic benefits package including 25 days annual leave, plus discretionary extra days off for Christmas, excellent flexibility for hours and a wonderful "family friendly" working environment and continual development opportunities. Role Responsibilities The incoming Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant will be joining an outstanding Residential Property team. You will be a key member of the department, with the responsibility of assisting the fee earners but also being very much involved in the transactions. You will be responsible for assisting in all areas of the transactions but also sole responsible for: Opening and closing of files Local Searches Maintenance of files Associated administrative duties Liasing with clients, solicitors and estate agents Person specification Applications are sought from Secretaries or legal assistants who has worked in residential conveyancing for a minimum of 2 years. Along with outstanding technical abilities, you will also be able to demonstrate the following attributes: Outstanding client care skills Strong interpersonal skills Excellent communicator Collaborative Organised Ambitious Benefits and Rewards The firm has an excellent package including a competitive salary along with a range of other benefits including: Potential Hybrid working 25 days annual leave Discretionary extra days for Christmas and New Year Social events Ongoing development opportunities
May 18, 2024
Full time
LEGAL SECRETARY - RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY READING SALARY DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE (£23,000-£28,000) Rolf Berryman are seeking a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join the Residential Property department of this well-established regional firm. This is a full-time, permanent job with the possibility of some hybrid working available. In addition to a competitive salary they also offer a fantastic benefits package including 25 days annual leave, plus discretionary extra days off for Christmas, excellent flexibility for hours and a wonderful "family friendly" working environment and continual development opportunities. Role Responsibilities The incoming Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant will be joining an outstanding Residential Property team. You will be a key member of the department, with the responsibility of assisting the fee earners but also being very much involved in the transactions. You will be responsible for assisting in all areas of the transactions but also sole responsible for: Opening and closing of files Local Searches Maintenance of files Associated administrative duties Liasing with clients, solicitors and estate agents Person specification Applications are sought from Secretaries or legal assistants who has worked in residential conveyancing for a minimum of 2 years. Along with outstanding technical abilities, you will also be able to demonstrate the following attributes: Outstanding client care skills Strong interpersonal skills Excellent communicator Collaborative Organised Ambitious Benefits and Rewards The firm has an excellent package including a competitive salary along with a range of other benefits including: Potential Hybrid working 25 days annual leave Discretionary extra days for Christmas and New Year Social events Ongoing development opportunities
This role will get to be part of a high performing, global team of governance professionals. We in the Office of the General Counsel ("OGC") believe that diversity of opinion, approach, perspective and talent are the cornerstones of a thriving and innovative team. OGC is therefore committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion where all colleagues are treated with respect and afforded fair and meaningful career opportunities.This is an exciting role on our global Secretariat team that will suit an ambitious professional who is seeking a challenging role and who enjoys a diverse and dynamic set of responsibilities. Our global Secretariat team is currently comprised of 20+ members and is responsible for best practice corporate governance activities across the group. This role's key responsibilities include (i) the support of the management and administration of company secretarial activities of WTW's subsidiaries located in the UK, (ii) the support of Boards and Committees' meetings preparation including minuting and actions follow-up. The Role Provide company secretarial support to WTW's subsidiaries in the UK. Support all periodic corporate governance initiatives such as Review Manager, Family Tree and Corporate Governance Health Checks. Support and effectively manage subsidiaries' boards and committees' meetings processes -working with management to set agenda, communicating effectively with reporting teams on lead-times for the delivery of board and committee papers; and ensuring the timely publication of high-quality materials on the board portal or other systems in place. Attend and minute board and committee meetings remotely as well as in person as required. Note and track to completion actions arising from boards and committees' meetings. Maintain boards and committees' records, including papers, minutes and other documentation. Provide administrative support on the legal entities' optimization project or other initiatives and transactions including updating Blueprint with the changes on the timely manner. Support the follow up and tracking of various secretarial tasks such as shareholders' meetings, proxies, approvals and filings of statutory accounts. Maintain accurate corporate data and structure charts with timely updates of Blueprint OneWorld corporate database. Reply to due diligence and Know Your Customer "KYC" requests in a timely manner. Arrange for legal documents (shareholders or board minutes, written resolutions, powers of attorney, contracts, deeds etc.) to be executed using Docusign or wet signatures when required. Maintain open and collaborative relationships with the other members of the corporate secretariat team globally and with other central functions, particularly Legal, Compliance, Risk, Tax, Treasury, Finance and HR. Support other associated and related general and administrative tasks, arranging meetings and providing assistance to colleagues whenever necessary. Keep up to date with the key changes in the Corporate Governance landscape within the region. The Requirements Qualified Company Secretary or in the process to getting qualified. But not essential. Experience working as a Company Secretarial Assistant supporting UK registered companies and their board of directors and committees. Experience in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint is essential. Excellent minutes taking skills, including for FCA regulated entities and ability to issue high standard minutes in a timely manner. Experienced in Board preparation such as scheduling meetings, preparation of agendas, calling for papers, preparing and circulating Board packs. Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail. Ensuring that services delivered by the Secretariat are best in class. Demonstrating resilience and a flexible, solution focused approach to working in a fast paced and evolving multicultural environment. Proactively seeks out opportunities to improve processes and ensure the effective functioning of the Secretariat. Strong written, spoken, planning, scheduling, co-ordination, and organizational skills. A firm focus on achieving appropriate and consistent governance practices acting at all times with integrity and discretion, with a commitment to doing the right thing. Demonstrating a high degree of professionalism in the interaction with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Equal Opportunity EmployerAt WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
May 18, 2024
Full time
This role will get to be part of a high performing, global team of governance professionals. We in the Office of the General Counsel ("OGC") believe that diversity of opinion, approach, perspective and talent are the cornerstones of a thriving and innovative team. OGC is therefore committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion where all colleagues are treated with respect and afforded fair and meaningful career opportunities.This is an exciting role on our global Secretariat team that will suit an ambitious professional who is seeking a challenging role and who enjoys a diverse and dynamic set of responsibilities. Our global Secretariat team is currently comprised of 20+ members and is responsible for best practice corporate governance activities across the group. This role's key responsibilities include (i) the support of the management and administration of company secretarial activities of WTW's subsidiaries located in the UK, (ii) the support of Boards and Committees' meetings preparation including minuting and actions follow-up. The Role Provide company secretarial support to WTW's subsidiaries in the UK. Support all periodic corporate governance initiatives such as Review Manager, Family Tree and Corporate Governance Health Checks. Support and effectively manage subsidiaries' boards and committees' meetings processes -working with management to set agenda, communicating effectively with reporting teams on lead-times for the delivery of board and committee papers; and ensuring the timely publication of high-quality materials on the board portal or other systems in place. Attend and minute board and committee meetings remotely as well as in person as required. Note and track to completion actions arising from boards and committees' meetings. Maintain boards and committees' records, including papers, minutes and other documentation. Provide administrative support on the legal entities' optimization project or other initiatives and transactions including updating Blueprint with the changes on the timely manner. Support the follow up and tracking of various secretarial tasks such as shareholders' meetings, proxies, approvals and filings of statutory accounts. Maintain accurate corporate data and structure charts with timely updates of Blueprint OneWorld corporate database. Reply to due diligence and Know Your Customer "KYC" requests in a timely manner. Arrange for legal documents (shareholders or board minutes, written resolutions, powers of attorney, contracts, deeds etc.) to be executed using Docusign or wet signatures when required. Maintain open and collaborative relationships with the other members of the corporate secretariat team globally and with other central functions, particularly Legal, Compliance, Risk, Tax, Treasury, Finance and HR. Support other associated and related general and administrative tasks, arranging meetings and providing assistance to colleagues whenever necessary. Keep up to date with the key changes in the Corporate Governance landscape within the region. The Requirements Qualified Company Secretary or in the process to getting qualified. But not essential. Experience working as a Company Secretarial Assistant supporting UK registered companies and their board of directors and committees. Experience in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint is essential. Excellent minutes taking skills, including for FCA regulated entities and ability to issue high standard minutes in a timely manner. Experienced in Board preparation such as scheduling meetings, preparation of agendas, calling for papers, preparing and circulating Board packs. Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail. Ensuring that services delivered by the Secretariat are best in class. Demonstrating resilience and a flexible, solution focused approach to working in a fast paced and evolving multicultural environment. Proactively seeks out opportunities to improve processes and ensure the effective functioning of the Secretariat. Strong written, spoken, planning, scheduling, co-ordination, and organizational skills. A firm focus on achieving appropriate and consistent governance practices acting at all times with integrity and discretion, with a commitment to doing the right thing. Demonstrating a high degree of professionalism in the interaction with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Equal Opportunity EmployerAt WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
Legal Secretary - Legal 500 TSR Legal have a brand-new opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked, full-service law firm. The firm is experiencing rapid growth and is seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to become an integral part of the Private Wealth & Inheritance Department. This full-time role is based in Farnborough, where you will find a supportive and encouraging environment, ideal for career progression. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including being the first point of contact for new client enquiries, managing diaries, administering files, witnessing Will signings, and handling secretarial tasks with confidence. Additionally, the role involves billing and accounts administration, as well as contributing to business development efforts. Candidates should possess excellent administrative abilities, be highly organised, and demonstrate a proactive approach. IT literacy is essential, as is a willingness to learn and adapt to system developments. A solid understanding of compliance, particularly anti-money laundering requirements, is expected. Exceptional client service skills and strong communication abilities are paramount. While previous experience in Private Wealth & Inheritance is desirable, legal secretarial experience in other areas of law will also be considered. Good commercial awareness is key, understanding the importance of efficiency, quality, and compliance in delivering outstanding service and maximising profitability. In return for commitment and hard work, the firm offers competitive salaries, generous bonus schemes, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements. This is a chance to develop your career within a flexible and dynamic firm that values its staff. Contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director in confidence or apply directly below:
May 18, 2024
Full time
Legal Secretary - Legal 500 TSR Legal have a brand-new opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked, full-service law firm. The firm is experiencing rapid growth and is seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to become an integral part of the Private Wealth & Inheritance Department. This full-time role is based in Farnborough, where you will find a supportive and encouraging environment, ideal for career progression. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including being the first point of contact for new client enquiries, managing diaries, administering files, witnessing Will signings, and handling secretarial tasks with confidence. Additionally, the role involves billing and accounts administration, as well as contributing to business development efforts. Candidates should possess excellent administrative abilities, be highly organised, and demonstrate a proactive approach. IT literacy is essential, as is a willingness to learn and adapt to system developments. A solid understanding of compliance, particularly anti-money laundering requirements, is expected. Exceptional client service skills and strong communication abilities are paramount. While previous experience in Private Wealth & Inheritance is desirable, legal secretarial experience in other areas of law will also be considered. Good commercial awareness is key, understanding the importance of efficiency, quality, and compliance in delivering outstanding service and maximising profitability. In return for commitment and hard work, the firm offers competitive salaries, generous bonus schemes, pension contributions, and holiday entitlements. This is a chance to develop your career within a flexible and dynamic firm that values its staff. Contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director in confidence or apply directly below:
We are looking for an up-and-coming PA secretary for a fantasticfull-time opportunity within a professional services firm in Birmingham. This is an opportunity within a fast-paced and exciting core business team. This business boasts a fantastically social working environment and excellentbenefits. You willbe responsible for the following duties: Offering expert and efficient administrative support to the full team including diary and inbox management, and coordination of travel arrangements Successful liaison with clients via telephone and email in a professional and timely manner Working professionally as part of the wider team with a meticulous eye for detail Organisation of case bundles and management of in-house case systems Assistance with the in-house billing processes including handling any queries from clients The successful applicant must possess administrative experience withina professional services environment, ideally legal or financial services. This role will be based on a full-time working weekand offers hybrid working. This role will involve on-site training and a varied workload. If you think this is the role for you, please apply online or call Bard on to find out more information.Please contact your consultant directly if you are already registered with Katie Bard. Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Katie Bard will be managing your application in accordance with the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Please refer to the privacy notice on our website which will explain how we as an organisation will manage your data. If your application is successful we will contact you and manage your personal data in accordance with the guidelines of GDPR. If your application has been unsuccessful we will delete your application within 6 weeks and all record of your data.
May 18, 2024
Full time
We are looking for an up-and-coming PA secretary for a fantasticfull-time opportunity within a professional services firm in Birmingham. This is an opportunity within a fast-paced and exciting core business team. This business boasts a fantastically social working environment and excellentbenefits. You willbe responsible for the following duties: Offering expert and efficient administrative support to the full team including diary and inbox management, and coordination of travel arrangements Successful liaison with clients via telephone and email in a professional and timely manner Working professionally as part of the wider team with a meticulous eye for detail Organisation of case bundles and management of in-house case systems Assistance with the in-house billing processes including handling any queries from clients The successful applicant must possess administrative experience withina professional services environment, ideally legal or financial services. This role will be based on a full-time working weekand offers hybrid working. This role will involve on-site training and a varied workload. If you think this is the role for you, please apply online or call Bard on to find out more information.Please contact your consultant directly if you are already registered with Katie Bard. Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Katie Bard will be managing your application in accordance with the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Please refer to the privacy notice on our website which will explain how we as an organisation will manage your data. If your application is successful we will contact you and manage your personal data in accordance with the guidelines of GDPR. If your application has been unsuccessful we will delete your application within 6 weeks and all record of your data.
Legal Secretary Dudley (Hybrid working) Up to £27,000 p/a Bell Cornwall Recruitment are searching for an experienced and talented Legal Secretary to join a growing firm in Dudley. The legal secretarial team provide fast, effective and efficient support to all legal groups in the firm. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring their lawyers receive the assistance they need to deliver top-tier legal services. Key Responsibilities: Manage dictation queues and handle tasks across various departments. Collaborate with Office Assistants to delegate administrative duties. Assist with finance requests and billing. Handle e-filing, file maintenance, and document production. Prepare legal document bundles. Foster communication and cooperation with the PA team. Support fee earners with file opening processes. Person Specification: Exceptional communication and organisational skills. Team-oriented with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Flexibility, proactivity, and dependability. Calmness under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. A positive, approachable, and enthusiastic attitude. Willingness to embrace change with energy and enthusiasm. If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next challenge then apply now. Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales
May 18, 2024
Full time
Legal Secretary Dudley (Hybrid working) Up to £27,000 p/a Bell Cornwall Recruitment are searching for an experienced and talented Legal Secretary to join a growing firm in Dudley. The legal secretarial team provide fast, effective and efficient support to all legal groups in the firm. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring their lawyers receive the assistance they need to deliver top-tier legal services. Key Responsibilities: Manage dictation queues and handle tasks across various departments. Collaborate with Office Assistants to delegate administrative duties. Assist with finance requests and billing. Handle e-filing, file maintenance, and document production. Prepare legal document bundles. Foster communication and cooperation with the PA team. Support fee earners with file opening processes. Person Specification: Exceptional communication and organisational skills. Team-oriented with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Flexibility, proactivity, and dependability. Calmness under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. A positive, approachable, and enthusiastic attitude. Willingness to embrace change with energy and enthusiasm. If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next challenge then apply now. Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales
Legal PA - Competition - Global Law Firm - Paying up to £55k + hybrid working My Client, a break away firm originally, who now dominate the Legal Sector currently seek a first class Legal PA to join their award winning Competition department. They now boast over 1,500 professionals who have an international presence in 15 offices. They provide support to Clients who are described as having unique business needs, making for a more interesting workload. The firm's reputation is built on a foundation of delivering premier value-added services whilst maintaining the highest quality advice on their most critical Legal and Business needs. City based Legal Secretary - Competition Supporting Partner level Salary up to £55,000 DOE Described as a busy role with complex international travel Hybrid Policy = 4 days in the office, 1 day from home Benefits include 30 days holiday Duties Actively manage Fee Earner's diaries Proactively manage fee earners' and own inbox, ensuring that the Client/mater related emails are dealt with promptly Arrange extensive global travel Anticipates the needs of both internal and external Clients, responds to expectations and adds value by ensuring the Client experiences the highest quality of service Document processing; creating and amending Legal documents and correspondence, proof reading Liaising with Clients and knowing when to action urgent matters; following up on matters Candidates must have at least 5 years Legal Secretary/PA experience, at Partner level.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Legal PA - Competition - Global Law Firm - Paying up to £55k + hybrid working My Client, a break away firm originally, who now dominate the Legal Sector currently seek a first class Legal PA to join their award winning Competition department. They now boast over 1,500 professionals who have an international presence in 15 offices. They provide support to Clients who are described as having unique business needs, making for a more interesting workload. The firm's reputation is built on a foundation of delivering premier value-added services whilst maintaining the highest quality advice on their most critical Legal and Business needs. City based Legal Secretary - Competition Supporting Partner level Salary up to £55,000 DOE Described as a busy role with complex international travel Hybrid Policy = 4 days in the office, 1 day from home Benefits include 30 days holiday Duties Actively manage Fee Earner's diaries Proactively manage fee earners' and own inbox, ensuring that the Client/mater related emails are dealt with promptly Arrange extensive global travel Anticipates the needs of both internal and external Clients, responds to expectations and adds value by ensuring the Client experiences the highest quality of service Document processing; creating and amending Legal documents and correspondence, proof reading Liaising with Clients and knowing when to action urgent matters; following up on matters Candidates must have at least 5 years Legal Secretary/PA experience, at Partner level.
Katie Bard (Angela Mortimer Plc)
Dudley, West Midlands
We are looking for a driven and hard-working experienced secretary for a fantastic opportunity in the Black Country area. This role will require a skilled individual on a secretarial level with minimum typing speeds of 60wpm as well as excellent level of IT literacy. This is a full time opportunity and the role is fully office based supporting a number of fee earners with full Secretarial support. The successful candidate must have prior Legal Secretarial/ PA experience, ideally working within litigation or similar areas of law. This particular organisation boasts fantastic benefits as well as a friendly and down-to-earth working environment. Successful candidates must have prior Leegal Secretarial experience, strong typing skills and excellent attention to detail! This role is a hybrid role and has parking on site. If you think this is the role for you, please apply online or contact Matt D'Silva on today! Please contact your consultant directly if you are already registered with Katie Bard. Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
May 18, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a driven and hard-working experienced secretary for a fantastic opportunity in the Black Country area. This role will require a skilled individual on a secretarial level with minimum typing speeds of 60wpm as well as excellent level of IT literacy. This is a full time opportunity and the role is fully office based supporting a number of fee earners with full Secretarial support. The successful candidate must have prior Legal Secretarial/ PA experience, ideally working within litigation or similar areas of law. This particular organisation boasts fantastic benefits as well as a friendly and down-to-earth working environment. Successful candidates must have prior Leegal Secretarial experience, strong typing skills and excellent attention to detail! This role is a hybrid role and has parking on site. If you think this is the role for you, please apply online or contact Matt D'Silva on today! Please contact your consultant directly if you are already registered with Katie Bard. Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Legal Secretary - Commercial Property Sevenoaks £25,000 - £30,000 DOE Full time, permanent position My client are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join the team in Sevenoaks. The successful candidate will be supporting the commercial property department, providing admin support to fee earners. Responsibilities Assist solicitors with all aspects of commercial property transactions, including drafting correspondence, preparing legal documents, and managing client communications. Maintain accurate and organized legal files, both in electronic and paper formats Liaise with clients, external parties, and colleagues to coordinate meetings, appointments, and deadlines. Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support case preparation and document drafting. Handle incoming calls, emails, and inquiries in a professional and efficient manner, redirecting as necessary and ensuring timely responses. Provide general administrative support to the commercial property department, such as photocopying, scanning, and filing documents. About you Previous experience working as a legal secretary, preferably in commercial property law. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and data entry. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. For further information, please contact Lydia Walker on or I recruit for legal support roles across Kent, Surrey & Sussex so if this opportunity isn't quite right, please get in touch to discuss other options
May 18, 2024
Full time
Legal Secretary - Commercial Property Sevenoaks £25,000 - £30,000 DOE Full time, permanent position My client are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Property Legal Secretary to join the team in Sevenoaks. The successful candidate will be supporting the commercial property department, providing admin support to fee earners. Responsibilities Assist solicitors with all aspects of commercial property transactions, including drafting correspondence, preparing legal documents, and managing client communications. Maintain accurate and organized legal files, both in electronic and paper formats Liaise with clients, external parties, and colleagues to coordinate meetings, appointments, and deadlines. Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support case preparation and document drafting. Handle incoming calls, emails, and inquiries in a professional and efficient manner, redirecting as necessary and ensuring timely responses. Provide general administrative support to the commercial property department, such as photocopying, scanning, and filing documents. About you Previous experience working as a legal secretary, preferably in commercial property law. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and data entry. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. For further information, please contact Lydia Walker on or I recruit for legal support roles across Kent, Surrey & Sussex so if this opportunity isn't quite right, please get in touch to discuss other options
Location: Central CheltenhamJob Type: 12 Month FTCSalary: Competitive My client is seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Support Assistant to join their Commercial Team. This pivotal role involves working closely with the Head of the Commercial Team and an Equity Partner, providing comprehensive business support to Partners and fee earners. Day to Day of the Role:Manage the file opening process for the team, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.Serve as the first point of contact for clients, delivering exceptional service.Act as the primary support for administrative and business needs of fee earners, proactively anticipating the team's requirements.Assist with the preparation of financial transactions as needed.Draft and format various legal documents, letters, and forms with precision.Prepare correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing.Manage the diaries of allocated fee earners, coordinating schedules and meetings effectively. Required Skills & Qualifications:Experience within a legal or professional services environment.Strong background in legal administration.Proficiency in case management systems.Client-facing experience with excellent customer service skills.Broad knowledge of administrative tasks in legal practices.Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, etc.Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work.Strong communication and organisational skills. Benefits:Scottish Widows Pension Scheme.Support staff bonus scheme.Electric vehicle scheme.27 days annual leave plus public holidays.Access to Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal.Cycle to Work scheme.Life Assurance.Contribution towards gym membership.Flu vaccinations.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Location: Central CheltenhamJob Type: 12 Month FTCSalary: Competitive My client is seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Support Assistant to join their Commercial Team. This pivotal role involves working closely with the Head of the Commercial Team and an Equity Partner, providing comprehensive business support to Partners and fee earners. Day to Day of the Role:Manage the file opening process for the team, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.Serve as the first point of contact for clients, delivering exceptional service.Act as the primary support for administrative and business needs of fee earners, proactively anticipating the team's requirements.Assist with the preparation of financial transactions as needed.Draft and format various legal documents, letters, and forms with precision.Prepare correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing.Manage the diaries of allocated fee earners, coordinating schedules and meetings effectively. Required Skills & Qualifications:Experience within a legal or professional services environment.Strong background in legal administration.Proficiency in case management systems.Client-facing experience with excellent customer service skills.Broad knowledge of administrative tasks in legal practices.Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, etc.Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work.Strong communication and organisational skills. Benefits:Scottish Widows Pension Scheme.Support staff bonus scheme.Electric vehicle scheme.27 days annual leave plus public holidays.Access to Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal.Cycle to Work scheme.Life Assurance.Contribution towards gym membership.Flu vaccinations.
My client, a highly well-established law firm are looking for an Experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary/Assistant to join their Property team at their office near Leigh.In this role you will be an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary working for a Senior Property Lawyer assisting them at all stages of a property caseload.In order to be successful in obtaining this fantastic Conveyancing Legal Secretary role you must have previous experience of being a Legal Secretary or Assistant in a Conveyancing department of at least 3yrs, additionally experience of Commercial Property law would be an advantage but not essential.Salary on the role is up to £24k and depending on experience and suitability of the successful candidate.To apply for this role or discuss further please forward your CV to Tracy Carlisle at Clayton Legal or email or can discuss further on .
May 18, 2024
Full time
My client, a highly well-established law firm are looking for an Experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary/Assistant to join their Property team at their office near Leigh.In this role you will be an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary working for a Senior Property Lawyer assisting them at all stages of a property caseload.In order to be successful in obtaining this fantastic Conveyancing Legal Secretary role you must have previous experience of being a Legal Secretary or Assistant in a Conveyancing department of at least 3yrs, additionally experience of Commercial Property law would be an advantage but not essential.Salary on the role is up to £24k and depending on experience and suitability of the successful candidate.To apply for this role or discuss further please forward your CV to Tracy Carlisle at Clayton Legal or email or can discuss further on .
An exciting opportunity has come up for an experienced legal secretary to join our client's Private Client department in Banstead on a permanent basis. Key duties to include: Undertaking copy/audio typing tasks. Assisting with the composition of wills. Assisting with deed binding. Managing partner's diaries. Correspondence with clients. Managing key administrative files. The successful candidate will have: Previous secretarial experience in a Private Client department. Confidence when working with clients and third parties. Accurate and quick typing speed. Strong grammar and spelling. Excellent time management abilities. Able to prioritise tasks efficiently. If this looks like your next challenge, contact Jade ASAP quoting reference "JM502".
May 18, 2024
Full time
An exciting opportunity has come up for an experienced legal secretary to join our client's Private Client department in Banstead on a permanent basis. Key duties to include: Undertaking copy/audio typing tasks. Assisting with the composition of wills. Assisting with deed binding. Managing partner's diaries. Correspondence with clients. Managing key administrative files. The successful candidate will have: Previous secretarial experience in a Private Client department. Confidence when working with clients and third parties. Accurate and quick typing speed. Strong grammar and spelling. Excellent time management abilities. Able to prioritise tasks efficiently. If this looks like your next challenge, contact Jade ASAP quoting reference "JM502".
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry South East Department: Build Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Caterham, Surrey Date Posted: 28.03.2024 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Build Administrator to join our team at Vistry South East, at our Caterham office. As our Build Administrator you will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the build department and developments. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English Experience of working in an office environment Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Able to work with a high degree of accuracy Excellent organizational skills and able to prioritise workload to acheive deadlines Ability to communicate with colleagues of varying seniority Be able to work well as part of a team and able to use own initiative when required Willingness to learn and develop skills and knowledge More about the Build Administrator role Collate weekly time sheet data on master spreadsheet, and check all timesheets have been sent to the payroll department within agreed timescales Collate daily labour figures for all sites Process incoming and outgoing post Produce letters, reports, memos as required using Microsoft Office packages Answer the telephone, record and distribute messages accordingly Process and deal with invoices in a timely manner, as instructed by Build Secretary Provide support to all site-based personnel to ensure the smooth running of the developments Order PPE, workwear and stationery items Arrange and support meetings and events, and arrange accommodation as required Maintain an accurate and efficient filing and archive system Assist with administering sickness and holiday absence and report to the payroll department as required Support the Build Secretary in maintaining the department training matrix Be familiar with the Company's health, safety and environmental policy Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Role overview ID: Entity: Vistry Region: Vistry South East Department: Build Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Job Location: Caterham, Surrey Date Posted: 28.03.2024 We have a fantastic opportunity for a Build Administrator to join our team at Vistry South East, at our Caterham office. As our Build Administrator you will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the build department and developments. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Agile working possible Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English Experience of working in an office environment Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Able to work with a high degree of accuracy Excellent organizational skills and able to prioritise workload to acheive deadlines Ability to communicate with colleagues of varying seniority Be able to work well as part of a team and able to use own initiative when required Willingness to learn and develop skills and knowledge More about the Build Administrator role Collate weekly time sheet data on master spreadsheet, and check all timesheets have been sent to the payroll department within agreed timescales Collate daily labour figures for all sites Process incoming and outgoing post Produce letters, reports, memos as required using Microsoft Office packages Answer the telephone, record and distribute messages accordingly Process and deal with invoices in a timely manner, as instructed by Build Secretary Provide support to all site-based personnel to ensure the smooth running of the developments Order PPE, workwear and stationery items Arrange and support meetings and events, and arrange accommodation as required Maintain an accurate and efficient filing and archive system Assist with administering sickness and holiday absence and report to the payroll department as required Support the Build Secretary in maintaining the department training matrix Be familiar with the Company's health, safety and environmental policy Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities. Why Vistry Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.
Part Time Legal Counsel Permanent & Part Time c.22.5 Hours Per Week Hybrid Working: Bath / Wiltshire / Home Up to c. 55,000 pro rata Are you a qualified Solicitor or Contracts Manager interested in a part time in house role? Do you have commercial awareness and the ability to make sound judgements on contract issues? Our client is a well established and privately owned business and they are now looking to recruit an experienced Legal Counsel to join them on a part time basis. This opportunity comes with an independent workload plus the requirement for day-to-day support to the Head of Legal / Company Secretary. The role offers hybrid working covering their sites in Bath and Wiltshire as well as working from home. Duties will include;- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts including customer and supplier agreements, terms and conditions, long term agreements and non-disclosure agreements. Supporting the sales and purchase teams on tenders, contract negotiations and contract management. Advising on potential disputes. Involvement in a variety of other legal areas including property/lease matters, trusts and environment queries. Assisting on the development of company precedents and policies. Support to company secretarial function. Assistance with draft Board and Management agendas. Candidate Specification;- Qualified Solicitor or Contracts Manager. Experience of UK export control and licensing issues a great advantage but not essential. Commutable from Bristol / Bath / Surrounds. If you have the necessary experience and qualifications, then please do not hesitate to apply for this exciting new role.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Part Time Legal Counsel Permanent & Part Time c.22.5 Hours Per Week Hybrid Working: Bath / Wiltshire / Home Up to c. 55,000 pro rata Are you a qualified Solicitor or Contracts Manager interested in a part time in house role? Do you have commercial awareness and the ability to make sound judgements on contract issues? Our client is a well established and privately owned business and they are now looking to recruit an experienced Legal Counsel to join them on a part time basis. This opportunity comes with an independent workload plus the requirement for day-to-day support to the Head of Legal / Company Secretary. The role offers hybrid working covering their sites in Bath and Wiltshire as well as working from home. Duties will include;- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts including customer and supplier agreements, terms and conditions, long term agreements and non-disclosure agreements. Supporting the sales and purchase teams on tenders, contract negotiations and contract management. Advising on potential disputes. Involvement in a variety of other legal areas including property/lease matters, trusts and environment queries. Assisting on the development of company precedents and policies. Support to company secretarial function. Assistance with draft Board and Management agendas. Candidate Specification;- Qualified Solicitor or Contracts Manager. Experience of UK export control and licensing issues a great advantage but not essential. Commutable from Bristol / Bath / Surrounds. If you have the necessary experience and qualifications, then please do not hesitate to apply for this exciting new role.
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity ? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client based in Swansea. This is a full time role Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. Based in the Probate Team you will be responsible for: To audio or copy type all correspondence. Occasionally providing receptionist duties in times of absence and comfort breaks. Maintaining the fee earners filing system, opening, locating, editing, storing and transmission of files for archiving. Maintain diary, arrange appointments on behalf of fee earners and prepare paperwork in advance of appointments. Make and receive telephone calls, dealing with routine queries from clients, staff, courts and others third parties To collect and dispatch fee earners mail when sorted. To send emails, use of the Firm's multi-functional devices, access Firm's databases to obtain information when required. To prepare and supply refreshments to clients and Directors, when requested. Benefits - On site Parking , 20 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays , 4x Death in Service. Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new opportunity ? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our client based in Swansea. This is a full time role Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. Based in the Probate Team you will be responsible for: To audio or copy type all correspondence. Occasionally providing receptionist duties in times of absence and comfort breaks. Maintaining the fee earners filing system, opening, locating, editing, storing and transmission of files for archiving. Maintain diary, arrange appointments on behalf of fee earners and prepare paperwork in advance of appointments. Make and receive telephone calls, dealing with routine queries from clients, staff, courts and others third parties To collect and dispatch fee earners mail when sorted. To send emails, use of the Firm's multi-functional devices, access Firm's databases to obtain information when required. To prepare and supply refreshments to clients and Directors, when requested. Benefits - On site Parking , 20 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays , 4x Death in Service. Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
I'm recruiting for an experienced Family Lawyer to join a friendly firm in Kent. My client have several offices in Kent and pride themselves on the happy environment they provide to their loyal staff, which has provided legal services to the local communities they serve for many years. This role will see you work in a team of 3 experienced lawyers specialising in Divorce, Finance and Child Arrangements alongside your own secretary. The team receive good quality work with complexity and consequently, strong experience in matrimonial finance in particular is necessary alongside the ability to manage your own caseload from start to finish. There is a highly competitive salary on offer with this role including a bonus linked to performance and a hybrid working pattern. Part Time hours will be considered. If you are considering a new role in Family Law please reach out for more information about this role and others that I'm recruiting for. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
May 18, 2024
Full time
I'm recruiting for an experienced Family Lawyer to join a friendly firm in Kent. My client have several offices in Kent and pride themselves on the happy environment they provide to their loyal staff, which has provided legal services to the local communities they serve for many years. This role will see you work in a team of 3 experienced lawyers specialising in Divorce, Finance and Child Arrangements alongside your own secretary. The team receive good quality work with complexity and consequently, strong experience in matrimonial finance in particular is necessary alongside the ability to manage your own caseload from start to finish. There is a highly competitive salary on offer with this role including a bonus linked to performance and a hybrid working pattern. Part Time hours will be considered. If you are considering a new role in Family Law please reach out for more information about this role and others that I'm recruiting for. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Senior Consultant, Company Secretary page is loaded Senior Consultant, Company Secretary Apply remote type Hybrid locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R123109 About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Role/ Department: Reporting into the Head of Company Secretarial, EMEA, the role is to provide core governance and company secretarial services to regulated entities in the UK and their respective boards and committees. The person fulfilling this role will be required to demonstrate strong governance knowledge, especially within the financial services sector, and be able to carry out all core company secretarial functions to the highest standards. The key responsibilities of the role include: Acting as the primary point of contact for boards and committees of certain regulated entities in the UK on all governance matters. Supporting independent Chairs in the effective and efficient running of boards and committee meetings Managing annual board and committee performance reviews Managing and building relationships with board and committee stakeholders, including independent directors and external parties Preparing and delivering minutes and action items to deadlines Assisting in governance project work Reviewing and enhancing departmental processes Qualifications: Although not a requirement, the successful candidate will benefit from being a CGI qualified governance/company secretarial professional with p revious experience within a Governance/Company secretarial function. Skills: The successful candidate will benefit from having: Board support experience, preferably with Non-Executives Strong minute taking skills Effective organisational skills Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines Knowledge of PRA & FCA regulation and expectations would be beneficial Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. Reasonable accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at . We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater. About Us Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we've been named one of the world's most admired companies. Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1- (North America), - (Asia Pacific), (India), (0) (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Equal Employment Opportunity Statements APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources' decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development. Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. EMEA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources' decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development. USA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Consultant, Company Secretary page is loaded Senior Consultant, Company Secretary Apply remote type Hybrid locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R123109 About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889. Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. Role/ Department: Reporting into the Head of Company Secretarial, EMEA, the role is to provide core governance and company secretarial services to regulated entities in the UK and their respective boards and committees. The person fulfilling this role will be required to demonstrate strong governance knowledge, especially within the financial services sector, and be able to carry out all core company secretarial functions to the highest standards. The key responsibilities of the role include: Acting as the primary point of contact for boards and committees of certain regulated entities in the UK on all governance matters. Supporting independent Chairs in the effective and efficient running of boards and committee meetings Managing annual board and committee performance reviews Managing and building relationships with board and committee stakeholders, including independent directors and external parties Preparing and delivering minutes and action items to deadlines Assisting in governance project work Reviewing and enhancing departmental processes Qualifications: Although not a requirement, the successful candidate will benefit from being a CGI qualified governance/company secretarial professional with p revious experience within a Governance/Company secretarial function. Skills: The successful candidate will benefit from having: Board support experience, preferably with Non-Executives Strong minute taking skills Effective organisational skills Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines Knowledge of PRA & FCA regulation and expectations would be beneficial Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose. We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. Reasonable accommodation Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at . We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people. Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater. About Us Looking for greater? You found it. A global financial leader with more than 22,000 employees in 23 locations worldwide, Northern Trust empowers our employees to achieve more than just business goals. Our focus on work-life balance, career mobility and unique opportunities are just a few of the reasons we've been named one of the world's most admired companies. Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1- (North America), - (Asia Pacific), (India), (0) (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Equal Employment Opportunity Statements APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources' decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development. Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. EMEA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources' decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development. USA EEO STATEMENT It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Siamo Recruitment a division of Siamo Group
Menai Bridge, Gwynedd
Legal Secretary Looking to develop your career in the Legal sector? Siamo Recruitment are looking for a Legal Secretary on a permanent, full-time basis, located in Bangor, County of Gwynedd, North Wales. Working as part of a dedicated Legal team within a local firm, this role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in Legal services. The successful applicant will be supporting Solicitors with legal administration and secretarial tasks, including audio typing, client correspondence, and diary management! Previous experience or relevant studies would be beneficial, however, training can be provided for the right candidate! Salary: Dependent on Legal Experience The Role: - Providing Secretarial and Administration experience in a Legal environment - Audio typing and diary management for Solicitors - Preparing correspondence and legal documents - Directing enquiries and taking messages - Document management and monitoring - Liaising with clients in a professional and friendly manner - Handling enquiries via telephone and email The Ideal Candidate: - Experience in a Legal environment or relevant study is beneficial but training can be provided - Experience of audio typing and diary management - Excellent communication skills - Ability work well within a team - IT skills using programs such as Microsoft Office Details and Benefits: - Permanent opportunity - Full-time, Monday to Friday - Gaining practical experience in a Legal setting - Training and career development opportunities If this sounds like the right role and you would like to be considered, please contact Scott on (phone number removed) or apply below now!
May 18, 2024
Full time
Legal Secretary Looking to develop your career in the Legal sector? Siamo Recruitment are looking for a Legal Secretary on a permanent, full-time basis, located in Bangor, County of Gwynedd, North Wales. Working as part of a dedicated Legal team within a local firm, this role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in Legal services. The successful applicant will be supporting Solicitors with legal administration and secretarial tasks, including audio typing, client correspondence, and diary management! Previous experience or relevant studies would be beneficial, however, training can be provided for the right candidate! Salary: Dependent on Legal Experience The Role: - Providing Secretarial and Administration experience in a Legal environment - Audio typing and diary management for Solicitors - Preparing correspondence and legal documents - Directing enquiries and taking messages - Document management and monitoring - Liaising with clients in a professional and friendly manner - Handling enquiries via telephone and email The Ideal Candidate: - Experience in a Legal environment or relevant study is beneficial but training can be provided - Experience of audio typing and diary management - Excellent communication skills - Ability work well within a team - IT skills using programs such as Microsoft Office Details and Benefits: - Permanent opportunity - Full-time, Monday to Friday - Gaining practical experience in a Legal setting - Training and career development opportunities If this sounds like the right role and you would like to be considered, please contact Scott on (phone number removed) or apply below now!
Legal PA - Corporate - up to £51,000 Brand new Legal PA role to Corporate department based in a city location! Join this leading national Law firm in a time of exciting growth in London! With approaching 1500 staff member across the nation, the firm are continuing to grown year on year out! Salary on offer is up to £51,000 + 2 days agile working and other highly competitive benefits! You will share an allocation of Corporate Partners/Fee Earners alongside 7 PAs with typical secretarial / PA duties such as: Extensive diary management Organising meetings/travel Business development support Preparing/amending documents File opening/closing and month end billing Benefits such as: 28 days holiday Highly competitive (discretionary) bonus Private medical/dental Flexible holidays Great work/life balance If you have at least 3 years experience as a Legal Secretary / PA, ideally with Corporate/Commercial law experience then please get in touch immediately!
May 18, 2024
Full time
Legal PA - Corporate - up to £51,000 Brand new Legal PA role to Corporate department based in a city location! Join this leading national Law firm in a time of exciting growth in London! With approaching 1500 staff member across the nation, the firm are continuing to grown year on year out! Salary on offer is up to £51,000 + 2 days agile working and other highly competitive benefits! You will share an allocation of Corporate Partners/Fee Earners alongside 7 PAs with typical secretarial / PA duties such as: Extensive diary management Organising meetings/travel Business development support Preparing/amending documents File opening/closing and month end billing Benefits such as: 28 days holiday Highly competitive (discretionary) bonus Private medical/dental Flexible holidays Great work/life balance If you have at least 3 years experience as a Legal Secretary / PA, ideally with Corporate/Commercial law experience then please get in touch immediately!
A well-known commercial law firm based Birmingham City Centre is seeking a Legal Secretary, paying up to 25,000 to support the team. Based in the Birmingham office, you will be joining one of the companies fasted growing teams, helping to support their fee earners and solicitors with all of their administrative needs. This is a really great role in a company that provides extensive opportunity for growth, development and further training. Duties will include the following: Audio and copy typing as well as document processing Formatting documents and any other relevant documentation as needed Opening files and cases Organising and maintaining accurate files both in hard copy and electronically Producing invoices and dealing with any queries Produce frequent summaries of account ledgers Diary management for the fee earners Prepare travel itineraries, book transport and accommodation as required Receiving phone calls from clients; taking messages where needed General administrative support for the department Provide cover and support to the other secretaries within the team as and when The ideal candidate will come from a legal background, but all areas of professional services will be considered. You will have an eye for detail as well as being process driven, enjoying working in a strictly administrative capacity. Adaptable and confident, you will be working as part of a wider team, but there will also be a lot of autonomous working in this role. Excellent communications skills, you will be the go to person for the team. If you are a legal secretary looking for a role in a growing firm where there will be loads of opportunity to grow then please do apply! Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
May 18, 2024
Full time
A well-known commercial law firm based Birmingham City Centre is seeking a Legal Secretary, paying up to 25,000 to support the team. Based in the Birmingham office, you will be joining one of the companies fasted growing teams, helping to support their fee earners and solicitors with all of their administrative needs. This is a really great role in a company that provides extensive opportunity for growth, development and further training. Duties will include the following: Audio and copy typing as well as document processing Formatting documents and any other relevant documentation as needed Opening files and cases Organising and maintaining accurate files both in hard copy and electronically Producing invoices and dealing with any queries Produce frequent summaries of account ledgers Diary management for the fee earners Prepare travel itineraries, book transport and accommodation as required Receiving phone calls from clients; taking messages where needed General administrative support for the department Provide cover and support to the other secretaries within the team as and when The ideal candidate will come from a legal background, but all areas of professional services will be considered. You will have an eye for detail as well as being process driven, enjoying working in a strictly administrative capacity. Adaptable and confident, you will be working as part of a wider team, but there will also be a lot of autonomous working in this role. Excellent communications skills, you will be the go to person for the team. If you are a legal secretary looking for a role in a growing firm where there will be loads of opportunity to grow then please do apply! Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Gifted and Talented Recruitment
Grimsby, Lincolnshire
Firstly, let us share with you that our client is a wonderful law firm based in Grimsby with other local offices. They are a modern and forward thinking professional law firm where their people are at the heart of their business. They are hugely supportive and offer a wonderful modern work environment and a team spirited environment to be part of. We are supporting them in finding a wonderful recruit to support them in a legal capacity within the area of commercial and residential property. To apply for this role you will bring either legal secretarial/administration experience or strong secretarial/admin skills from another industry sector, and receive all necessary support/training to give you the tools to undertake the role. You will be a competent user of all the MsOffice suite, may have undertaken audio transcription, have a great attention to detail and be able to work in a fast paced environment with a friendly and professional manner to work with colleagues and the team alike. The salary banding is reflected above in terms of salary awarded on joining. Below we have detailed some of the duties that you will be undertaking: • To provide administrative support to the lawyers within the property department to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency. • The accurate and timely transcription of correspondence via audio dictation system. • Dealing with routine post, drafting straightforward replies under supervision of fee earner. • Administer filing relating to conveyancing matters including, daily filing, opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with departmental procedures. • To prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch in line with agreed timescales as set by the departmental head. • To attend to clients and/or third parties and deal with enquiries in person or on the telephone, providing support in a professional and friendly way, ensuring that the Firm s client care standards are upheld. • To carry out property searches, online form submissions and preparing contracts and other draft documents. • To utilise the Firm s practice management system efficiently and effectively in accordance with departmental processes and procedures. • To update online portals with the most up to date and accurate information on case progression. • To maintain a proper diary system. • Under supervision, to carry out basic duties assisting the lawyer, such as taking detailed client instructions, drafting basic business letters that do not contain legal advice and managing files requiring little or no technical fee earner input, including SDLT forms, Land Registry applications and requisitions. • Dealing with post completion matters including lodging land registry applications and dealing with the welsh revenue and Inland revenue • To undertake mandatory training or training identified as necessary to update skills or improve performance. • Have appropriate skills or ability to acquire and develop skills in order to utilise case management system effectively. • To have (gain) an understanding of relevant legislation and identify cases requiring special attention and taking the appropriate action. • To identify and initiate any cross-selling opportunities. • To ensure client satisfaction remains a high priority at all times and ensuring appropriate client relationship management. • To input, maintain and update information on the case management system and paper files. • To ensure that supervision is sought prior to contacting third parties outside the Firm or undertaking any work outside of the scope of the role. • To ensure protocols are adhered to in order to protect the confidentiality of both the firm s and clients documentation and information The above allows you incredible insight to the day today duties within the role and training and support will be provided where necessary. After the probationary period, there may be a possibility for hybrid working too. Hours are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch. Why not call us for an informal chat to hear more about this wonderful role? Pick up the phone and call Monica or Darryl, we are here to support you.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Firstly, let us share with you that our client is a wonderful law firm based in Grimsby with other local offices. They are a modern and forward thinking professional law firm where their people are at the heart of their business. They are hugely supportive and offer a wonderful modern work environment and a team spirited environment to be part of. We are supporting them in finding a wonderful recruit to support them in a legal capacity within the area of commercial and residential property. To apply for this role you will bring either legal secretarial/administration experience or strong secretarial/admin skills from another industry sector, and receive all necessary support/training to give you the tools to undertake the role. You will be a competent user of all the MsOffice suite, may have undertaken audio transcription, have a great attention to detail and be able to work in a fast paced environment with a friendly and professional manner to work with colleagues and the team alike. The salary banding is reflected above in terms of salary awarded on joining. Below we have detailed some of the duties that you will be undertaking: • To provide administrative support to the lawyers within the property department to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency. • The accurate and timely transcription of correspondence via audio dictation system. • Dealing with routine post, drafting straightforward replies under supervision of fee earner. • Administer filing relating to conveyancing matters including, daily filing, opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with departmental procedures. • To prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch in line with agreed timescales as set by the departmental head. • To attend to clients and/or third parties and deal with enquiries in person or on the telephone, providing support in a professional and friendly way, ensuring that the Firm s client care standards are upheld. • To carry out property searches, online form submissions and preparing contracts and other draft documents. • To utilise the Firm s practice management system efficiently and effectively in accordance with departmental processes and procedures. • To update online portals with the most up to date and accurate information on case progression. • To maintain a proper diary system. • Under supervision, to carry out basic duties assisting the lawyer, such as taking detailed client instructions, drafting basic business letters that do not contain legal advice and managing files requiring little or no technical fee earner input, including SDLT forms, Land Registry applications and requisitions. • Dealing with post completion matters including lodging land registry applications and dealing with the welsh revenue and Inland revenue • To undertake mandatory training or training identified as necessary to update skills or improve performance. • Have appropriate skills or ability to acquire and develop skills in order to utilise case management system effectively. • To have (gain) an understanding of relevant legislation and identify cases requiring special attention and taking the appropriate action. • To identify and initiate any cross-selling opportunities. • To ensure client satisfaction remains a high priority at all times and ensuring appropriate client relationship management. • To input, maintain and update information on the case management system and paper files. • To ensure that supervision is sought prior to contacting third parties outside the Firm or undertaking any work outside of the scope of the role. • To ensure protocols are adhered to in order to protect the confidentiality of both the firm s and clients documentation and information The above allows you incredible insight to the day today duties within the role and training and support will be provided where necessary. After the probationary period, there may be a possibility for hybrid working too. Hours are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch. Why not call us for an informal chat to hear more about this wonderful role? Pick up the phone and call Monica or Darryl, we are here to support you.