Our client, a very reputable firm, is looking to appoint a Legal Secretary for their Family Department based in Leamington Spa. You will be tasked with providing secretarial support and assistance. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced secretary to play a key role in assisting our client’s expert legal personnel within a friendly and supportive team environment.
Essential Qualifications
* Experience of working within the Legal Sector
* Experience of working as a Legal Assistant/Secretary
* Proven audio typing experience
* Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems
* Excellent communication skills – both written & verbal
* Strong organisational skills
* High attention to detail
Key Responsibilities
* Audio & copy typing, emailing, photocopying, filing of letters, emails and documents
* Dealing with clients’ calls & liaising with fee earners where needed on both the telephone & in person
* Scheduling of appointments for clients
* Answering new client enquiries & taking full details
* Carrying out conflict checks on new clients
* Ensuring all court documents are downloaded & uploaded to the internal system as required
* Ensuring the case is ready for hearings, checking the client has received all documents prior to the hearing, booking Counsel where needed, preparing court bundles & typing briefs
* Maintaining electronic filing systems
* Carrying out general administration tasks
* Attending team meetings where required
* Preparing accurate invoices & cost scheduling for private paying clients on a monthly basis under fee earner supervision
* Providing reception cover as required
Salary & Working Hours
Salary is £24000 - £26000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with a one-hour lunch. Part-time hours can be available.
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