Legal Secretary
Leeds City Centre
£26,000
Hybrid working.
–5pm
Your new role
Hays is a leading law firm specialising in litigation and conveying. They pride themselves on theirmitment to excellence and dedication to providing top-notch legal services to their clients. The team is dynamic, supportive, and driven by a passion for justice.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our litigation team. The successful candidate will provideprehensive administrative support to our attorneys, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal practice.Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepare and format legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
2. Manage and organise case files, both electronic and physical.
3. Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
4. Maintain attorney calendars and track important deadlines.
5. Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases.
6. Assist with billing and timekeeping.
7. Perform general administrative duties such as filing, copying, and answering phones.
Qualifications:
8. Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in a litigation setting.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools and ideally have experience in Big Hand Digital dictation
10. Excellent written and verbalmunication skills.
11. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
12. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
13. Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
14. High level of discretion and confidentiality.