Role and Responsibilities:
* Prepare, format and proofread correspondence and legal documents and keep accurate and up to date records on the firm’s case management system.
* Answer and make phone calls and manage email communications.
* Schedule appointments and manage diaries.
* Assist with billing, time recording, and other administrative tasks.
* Ensure confidentiality and compliance with legal procedures.
Person requirements:
* One year’s previous experience as a legal secretary essential.
* Private client and/or conveyancing experience preferred but not essential.
* Digital dictation and audio typing experience essential.
* Excellent typing and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Professional verbal and written communication skills providing a customer focused, quality service at all times.
* An organised and methodical approach to working with excellent attention to detail.
* A polite, cheerful attitude, particularly when meeting clients and visitors.
Duration: Permanent
Salary: To be agreed depending on experience
Working hours:Full time or part time hours available
Company information
We are a regional firm of solicitors established in 1986 offering a wide range of services to private and business clients. We have offices in Hartlepool, Peterlee, Durham and Wingate, undertaking private and publicly funded work. We have been awarded the Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark annually since 2018. Please refer to our website www.tmjlegal.co.uk for more information.
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