21 Feb

Secretary. Solihull/Coleshill

Meridian Private Client LLP

Full Time
Posted 1 year ago

Vacancy (February 2023) – Secretary (full-time)

Position Summary

Meridian is a specialist private client law firm based between Solihull and Coleshill. A mixture of
solicitors and tax specialists, we are one of the largest private client practices in the region.
An increase in demand for secretarial support driven by the Firm’s continuing growth has led the
Firm to look to recruit an additional full-time secretary, working in a busy private client law firm that
specialises in tax and estate planning.
The successful candidate should be highly proficient in typing (both audio and copy) and
secretarial duties, and proficient in the use of various Microsoft Office applications. Experience of
working in a law firm is desirable.
The personal qualities that are key to being successful in this role include a high degree of
professionalism, client focus, attention to detail, an ability to multi-task, resilience and good
organisation. This individual should also be an excellent communicator.

Key Responsibilities

  • Secretarial support to meet business needs
  • Reception cover when needed, welcoming clients and visitors to our office.
  • Diary management

Experience & Qualifications

  • Highly proficient in typing (digital audio and copy) and secretarial duties
  • Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
  • Knowledge of LEAP would be advantageous
  • Able to work to deadlines, and have a keen eye for detail
  • Front of house experience desirable
  • Team-player
  • Experience of working in a law firm is desirable.
  • Smart appearance and excellent communication skills/telephone manner are also required

Working pattern:

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm or 9am to 5.30pm (one hour lunch break)
(37.5 hours / week)

Location:

Wood Rydings Court, Packington Lane, Little Packington CV7 7HN
Own transport is essential due to the location of our premises (close to Coleshill and NEC). On site
parking is provided.
A competitive salary with 25 days holiday is offered.
If you wish to apply, please send your CV and covering letter with salary expectations and details
of experience to karen.palmer@meridianpc.co.uk, or by post to:
Mrs K Palmer, Practice Manager, Meridian Private Client LLP
Wood Rydings Court, Packington Lane, Little Packington, Warwickshire CV7 7HN

Salary:

up to £25,000 pa (subject to experience)

Benefits:

Company pension
Life assurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance (after completion of probationary period)