Legal Secretary - Property Litigation and Licensed Trade - 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.
The Team:
TLT is recognised as having one of the foremost real estate groups in the Region, with over 100 staff. The Group includes a number of nationally rated individuals. Our property expertise embraces investment, portfolio management, finance, planning, construction, environmental, development and dispute resolution.
The Property Litigation and Licensed Trade Team is one of four teams within the Real Estate Group comprising 36 fee earners (including 4 partners) and 17 support staff.
Responsible to
This role reports to one Partner and one fee earner.
Main Purpose of the Job
To assist with secretarial and administrative tasks. To provide assistance to others in the Team and Group when required.
Key Tasks and Duties
Digital dictation (audio typing).
Creating/amending documents.
Answering telephone calls/dealing with clients/taking messages.
Filing and general admin duties such as faxing and photocopying.
Assisting the Team/Group with overflow typing.
Managing diary appointments and making arrangements for meetings.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
Accuracy, good organisational skills and flexibility
Previous legal experience is essential and this should ideally be in litigation.
Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint and imanage would be beneficial.
If you would like additional information about this position then please contact Emma Webster, Recruitment Manager on 0117 917 7606 or email recruitment@TLTSolicitors.com
For further information about TLT Solicitors please visit our website: www.TLTSolicitors.com.
