Secretary - Private Family

Watson Woodhouse & Macks Solicitors are national law firms, with Head Quarters based in Middlesbrough, serving clients throughout the UK and further afield in an array of legal areas. With a history stretching back over 30 years, we have developed an outstanding reputation which has been recognised for our high-quality advice and first-class personal service. We are a business that is passionate about empowering unrivalled industry talent and enabling them to pursue their ambitions. As a firm, we endeavour to develop our people whilst encouraging them to teach and coach one another. As we continue to grow and become the law firm of choice in our regions, we believe it is crucial to retain our family culture driving our firms forward together. Due to business expansion, we have implemented a Talent Team that is purely dedicated to our employees; it is their duty to source, retain and invest in our inhouse talent. If this sounds like a vision you would like to be a part of and you meet the requirements of the role described, we d be delighted to hear from you.

The Role

We are excited to announce an opportunity for two dynamic secretaries to join our established and elite Family Team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in assisting our fee earners by:

• Drafting legal documents
• Gathering initial client instructions and statements
• Collating Court bundles
• Upholding the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality

In addition to these responsibilities, you will also provide regular reception cover when needed and take part in other ahoc admin duties

Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following qualities:

• Prioritisation and Resilience: Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, excel under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
• Communication and IT Proficiency: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with proficient IT skills.
• Expectation Management: Capable of effectively managing expectations across a diverse range of competing needs.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous eye for detail to ensure precision in all tasks.
• Work Ethic: A strong work ethic and dedication to delivering exceptional results.
• Versatility: Willingness to tackle a variety of tasks and the flexibility to occasionally work outside of core hours when absolutely necessary.

Join Our Vision

What we will offer in return

• Competitive Salary depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Professional membership payments
• Professional development
• Employee referral scheme

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