Department: CSG - Casualty (EL/PL / CAT PI / Disease / Fraud / Motor / Credit Hire)
Location: Remote - England and Wales
Description
We are looking for a Legal Secretary to join DAC Beachcroft, supporting our secretarial team and lawyers within the Claims Solutions Group on a remote basis.
This role suits someone with some previous secretarial experience who is confident supporting a large team. The workload includes document collation, billing, finance queries, payment requests, and diary management.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career as a Legal Secretary within a supportive team.
What you will do
Prepare correspondence and documents from digital dictation, proofreading speech recognition dictation
Answer and make telephone calls
Manage the case management system
Keep case files organized
Prepare documentation bundles and use e-bundling software
Set up and archive files
Perform filing, photocopying, scanning, and faxing
Use external client systems for document handling
Check notification inboxes
Copy disks and use encryption software
Assist with travel arrangements and cost-saving initiatives
Support lawyers with admin tasks like expenses and diarising
Liaise with lawyers and teams on workflow updates
Book client meetings
Support business activities like producing presentations, mail merges, spreadsheets, reports, and delegate packs
Understand financial administration related to billing and maintain accurate financial data
Keep client contact information updated
Share knowledge about external client setup changes
Update client details in systems as needed
Who you are
Previous secretarial experience, ideally in legal environment
Audio typing experience
Secretarial NVQ/Diploma or equivalent beneficial
Attention to detail and accuracy
Client-focused approach
Team-oriented, flexible, can-do attitude
Alignment with the Firm’s Cultural Principles: Clear, Creative, Determined, Supportive
What's in it for you?
Flexible working and work-life balance
Comprehensive remuneration package including private medical insurance, income protection, gym discounts, and more
Opportunities for growth and professional funding
In-person and remote social events
Participation in ESG activities
We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit for this or other roles!
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