Level 2 Admin and Level 3 Legal Secretary
"The course is a very good way of preparing yourself for a secretarial role. The course provides you with a good understanding of the main tasks required for a successful PA."
Sydney Weatherley - Legal PA at BCLP, London (Corporate – Technology and Commercial)
How long have you worked there?
Nearly 5 years, I started July 2017
What are your day-to-day tasks and responsibilities in your current position?
My day-to-day tasks are to assist fee earners at a high level, I do this by monitoring emails and diary appointments, opening new client matters, action invoices and assist with the process of getting them paid. I also arrange any travel bookings, reimburse expenses and communicate with clients on behalf of the fee earners.
How many people do you provide support to?
6: 1 Partner, 1 senior associate, 3 associates and 1 trainee
Is there anything interesting you have done in your role that is not a typical admin or secretarial task?
We are trying to show here that an admin or secretarial role in a law firm is not just about typing, diary management, filing etc – we want to show some examples of the exciting things our former students do.
I got to organise my work group’s Christmas party!
What do you like most about your role?
Since working as a Legal PA I have become more confident, improved my problem solving skills and I am able to prioritise and delegate work.
What is your future career aspiration?
Continue to support my team to my highest ability, take on board new training and responsibilities.
Academic year(s) at North Kent College?
2016-2017 Level 3 Legal Secretary
2015-2016 Level 2 Admin
Why did you choose to take the Legal Secretarial course?
I wasn’t too sure on what I wanted to do for a career but I knew I wanted to work in an office, now looking back I am so glad I chose this course as it really helped set me up for my career in a law firm.
How well did the CILEx Level 3 Diploma for Legal Secretaries qualification prepare you for your first role?
This course helped me understand the main tasks performed by a Legal admin assistant. The course also helped me progress to a Legal PA role.
Would you recommend the course?
100%, this course is a very good way of preparing yourself for a secretarial role. The course provides you with a good understanding of the main tasks required for a successful PA.