Overview
Legal Secretary - Dover
We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well-established legal practice based in Dover. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a professional, supportive environment where your skills and expertise will be valued.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Birthday off
* Free parking
Key Responsibilities
* Preparing legal documentation
* Typing correspondence, often from audio dictation, including letters and emails to clients and solicitors
* Managing files and archiving both physical and digital case files in line with compliance procedures
* Managing diaries, scheduling client meetings, appointments, and conferences
* Drafting bills, logging fee earner time, chasing payments, and preparing cost schedules
* Acting as the first point of contact: answering calls, taking messages, and handling initial client queries with discretion
* Sending welcome packs and liaising with third parties, including courts, other law firms, barristers and financial advisors
Person Specification
* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary
* Confident in handling sensitive cases with tact and confidentiality
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in audio typing and document preparation
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
About Us
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New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.
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