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We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Personal Assistant to support our team of professionals.

If you're a proactive problem-solver, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

* Based in Bookham

* Up to £32,000

* Monday – Friday

* Onsite parking

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job specification:

* Collaborate with three solicitors and two part-time secretaries.

* Prepare documents through audio typing and word processing.

* Manage filing, including client file organisation per office procedures.

* Handle mail preparation and dispatch.

* Complete copying tasks personally if no office assistant is available.

* Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for fee earners.

* Set up and tidy the conference room for meetings.

* Provide refreshments as needed.

* Support and mentor other secretaries when required.

* Assist clients in person and by phone with a professional demeanour.

* Engage in necessary training for personal development.

* Ensure confidentiality of firm and client information.

* Complete online forms and utilise the Case Management System.

* Maintain high standards of document presentation.

* Identify ways to improve departmental efficiency.

* Perform additional duties as needed.

Person specification:

* Significant legal secretarial experience.

* Proficient in relevant IT applications.

* Maintains high accuracy levels.

* Communicates professionally with clients via phone and in-person.

* Delivers excellent customer care.

* Takes a proactive approach to tasks and client needs.

* Capable of meeting deadlines, handling pressure, using initiative, prioritising workloads, and collaborating as part of a team.

* Exhibits a positive attitude.

* Knowledge of law and legal practice is essential.

Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice!

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

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Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer