Overview
Kennedys is looking for a Legal Secretary to join our London office. The role will include working on court documents, identifying key dates/deadlines, liaising with the team to complete client returns and general office admin duties.
Team
Kennedys Financial lines and political risks team handle a vast range of insurance disputes and litigation, with a particular focus on Financial Institutions, Directors & Officers Insurance, and Political Risks and Crime coverage. Our clients include general insurers and reinsurers, global composites, Lloyds syndicates, self-insured PLCs and self-insuring government bodies.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and prioritise tasks according to urgency for fee earning team
* Access and store copy reports, correspondence and documents produced by the Document Production Team
* Seek to develop knowledge of the team practice area, learning how it operates and adhering to it
* Take and record accurate messages and pass on to the appropriate person without unnecessary delay
* Attend to clients both on the telephone and in person in a professional manner
Required Experience
* Previous secretarial experience
* Competent knowledge about legal practice
* Proficient in word processing/office software
Note: where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline for the requisite level of experience but does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. If you require any additional support or adjustments to submit your application to Kennedys, please let us know.
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