Legal Secretary/Administrator

Legal Secretary/Administrator Position in Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Legal Secretary/Administrator Position

Location: Haywards Heath, West SussexWe are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary/ Administrator at The Jonathan Lea Network, to join us as soon as possible.This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic team player that is keen to build a career at a fast growing and supportive law firm.Depending on your prior experience, your starting salary will be between £25k – £32K per annum, with full time hours Monday to Thursday 9am – 6pm and Friday 9am – 5pm. You will start with 22 holiday days per year. Benefits include a Christmas bonus, company away days and Christmas and summer parties.Your new companyThe Jonathan Lea Network is a forward-thinking business focused law firm that since it started trading as an SRA regulated firm on 1st May 2019 has grown by more than 1000%. We are based in a large open plan office which is just a 5-minute walk from Haywards Heath train station.Our clients include leading technology startups and owner managed companies across a range of industry sectors. Most are based in London and around the South East, while our work is also often international in scope.Our firm is made up of a retained team of employed lawyers and administrative staff who work closely together within our central office, while we are also enhanced by a network of experienced self-employed consultant solicitors who are based remotely.You will benefit from the kind of experience not available at larger more established companies in that you will never be just a number and there is a better opportunity to grow personally and professionally within a dynamic, friendly and entrepreneurial environment.Your new roleThe role is varied and includes the following:Answering the telephone professionally, quickly and efficiently, and transferring calls or taking messages where necessaryBooking videoconference calls for the retained teamPreparing standard lettersPerforming anti-money laundering and client due diligence checksPreparing post ready for collectionScanning and photocopying documentsAssisting with placing stationery ordersUsing the firm’s database to track documents stored offsite, e.g. Wills, LPAs, Deeds etcRecalling documents from storage, from time-to-timeSupporting all our Consultant Solicitors as and when requiredSupporting our Retained TeamOpening matters and inputting data on our case management software systemFollowing the file closing process to ensure client files are dealt with correctlyAssisting with compliance tasksCarrying out legal researchAssisting with marketing tasks, including management of social media accounts and some event organising.From time to time assisting with accounting tasks and helping to manage invoicing and chasing outstanding debtsWhat we are looking forApplicants should have:some good academic resultsan ability to work well independently and use your own initiative, but also react positively to close supervisionhigh service and presentation standardsa good team player, willing to roll up your sleeves and get on with the jobstrong organisational and time management skillsexcellent communication and interpersonal skillsan enthusiasm to take on new challenges and broaden your knowledge base and skills set; andan interest in developing your own career and a desire to work hard to meet targetsprevious experience in a legal secretary role or professional services advantageousApplyTo apply please email your CV and covering letter, along with any other relevant information you feel would help your application, to ..... full job details .....