Company Secretarial Assistant

The Company Secretarial team within this reputed law firm is looking for a very organised, pro-active and confident person to assist the busy team with:

• company secretarial administrative tasks including regularly making up statutory registers for client companies and filing documents at Companies House
• using the team’s Blueprint/Diligent database system (ongoing training will be given) to record company director changes, registered office changes and allotment and transfers of shares
• carrying out research online using the Companies House website

This person will also assist with:

• billing clients for company secretarial work carried out by the individual
• opening and closing client/matter files

The ideal candidate will be:

• detail oriented and focussed on providing the best work product for the group’s clients
• enjoy working in a team and as part of the wider corporate division and the firm at large
• able to complete tasks on time as required by statutory requirements and/or client demands
• adaptable to the fast-moving demands of the group’s clients
• able to work in the Milton Keynes office as required, although remote hybrid working could be available for the right candidate

1 to 2 years’ legal or company secretarial experience would be preferable, although not essential for someone who has worked in professional practice (such as a law, accountancy or another professional services firm).

This person will have contact with both the firm's legal advisors and clients, usually by telephone and email and will be aiming to provide a friendly, helpful and efficient service.

Skills and Qualifications

Technical skills:

• Good IT skills - able to use Word and Excel.
• An eye for detail and able to spot errors.
• Innovative and able to suggest efficient ways to carry out tasks.
• Able to work in a busy team.

Personal skills:

• A positive “can do” attitude.
• Able to work independently with a good sense of responsibility and ability to “own” a task until it is completed.
• Organised, efficient and precise.
• Open minded about developing and adopting new ways of working
• Naturally curious
• Demonstrates initiative and really thinks issues through.
• Strong communications skills at all levels

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