Job Description
Reed Business Support are delighted to be representing an established legal firm in the Teesside area who are looking to appoint a full time, permanent Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Litigation and Employment department. This role is office based, working 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
* 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays.
* Company Pension Scheme – 4% employer contribution.
* Access to an Independent Pensions Adviser.
* Employee Assistance and wellness programmes.
* Gym and Shopping Discounts.
* Competitive salary based on experience
Duties:
* Provide full secretarial and administrative support to the lawyers in the team, including file management, preparing correspondence, and documents through fast and accurate audio typing and word processing.
* Handle client contact via telephone and in person, dealing with queries such as initial enquiries, providing updates, and taking messages in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm's standards of client care.
* Manage diaries, arrange appointments, and coordinate meetings.
* Open, maintain, and close files using the firm's case management system.
* Store and retrieve client files.
* Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch.
* Provide support to other secretaries and departments as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience in a legal environment is highly desirable.
* Proficient in audio typing and word processing.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
* Strong communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Familiarity with case management systems.