Legal Secretary (Maternity Leave) - Bristol
Managing Partner: David Pester
Location: Bristol, London, Piraeus
Headcount: 75 partners, over 300 lawyers and nearly 700 staff
Turnover: forecast £40 million
TLT was created in 2000, following the merger of Lawrence Tucketts and Trumps. In 2005, TLT acquired niche firm Lawrence Jones and expanded into London
In June 2007 TLT acquired international commercial firm Constant & Constant,
Leading strengths are in Financial Services, Leisure, Retail, Technology and Media and Built Environment
TLT supports the community:
- We provide ‘pro bono’ legal advice to a variety of charities
- TLT staff are encouraged to volunteer other support including physical work and mentoring individuals in the community through our “Giving in Kind” scheme
- A recent environmental audit rated TLT above the 'Best Practice' benchmark for carbon emissions
TLT belongs to European Law Firm (ELF) and International Practice Group (IPG), two international networks that enable us to provide high quality and good value legal services throughout Europe and the world.
Around two thirds of our work comes from outside the Southwest region
Awards:
2004: Legal Business - UK Regional Law Firm of the Year
2004: Managing Partners Forum - Best Management of Working Capital
2005: Sunday Times - 100 Best Companies to Work For
2006: Legal Business Awards - Shortlisted for Management Partner of the Year, (David Pester)
2006: Legal Week Awards - shortlisted for Regional Law Firm of the Year
The Sunday Times writes "In many ways TLT is a dream company… Businesses with the best ideas grow fastest, and TLT has shown a strong track record of growth and development." (March 2005)
Chambers UK, 2007 writes "The firm has carved a niche for itself in the marketplace and has a spring in its step."
Chambers UK rates 25 of TLT's lawyers as "leaders in their field"
2007: Western Daily Press - South West Deals Awards '07 - Corporate Law Firm of the Year.
2007: David Pester has been named Managing Partner of the Year in the prestigious 2007 British Legal Awards held in association with Legal Week magazine.
Reports to:
This role will report to an Associate Solicitor who conducts financial family law.
Group/Team Structure:
Part of the Private Business Group, the Family team is regarded as the leading family team in the region. The team undertakes all family law related work but specialises in:
financial settlements following divorce or relationship breakdown
complex, substantial assets cases including pension and business aspects
prenuptial agreements
cohabitation - agreements and disputes
child residence and contact disputes
care cases and child abduction
The Role:
The role is full time and involves providing a full and professional secretarial service to the family team.
Liaising with clients, on the telephone and in person
Managing volume emails and word documents both online and hard copies
Drafting correspondence and completing standard documents
Assisting in the management of non fee earning matters
Diary management including booking of appointments and making arrangements for meetings
Filing and general administration duties such as faxing and photocopying
Reviewing incoming post and distribution
Organisation of documentation and files
Supporting the wider Family team with secretarial cover as and when a need arises
The ideal candidate:
Candidates will need excellent knowledge of Word. Experience with Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and iManage would all be an advantage.
Excellent communication skills with a good telephone manner and client care expertise are essential, since the role involves a great deal of client contact.
The ability to work using initiative in a deadline driven environment; organisational skills and flexibility are also required; along with previous experience in a legal environment. Experience of litigation work and legal aid procedures would be advantageous.
Our research shows that our clients and our employees would describe us as: energetic, entrepreneurial & driven.
If you would like additional information about this position then please contact Matt Parker, Human Resources Recruitment Officer on 0117 917 7867 or email recruitment@TLTSolicitors.com
For further information about TLT Solicitors please visit our website: www.TLTSolicitors.com
