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We are recruiting for a legal secretary to join our highly regarded well established niche firm within our Court of Protection department.
Based in Hoylake on the Wirral we represent clients in several areas including North and mid Wales.
We are seeking a determined and enthusiastic candidate who is looking to work within Mental Health law and can provide a cost-effective administration support to senior fee earners of the departments.
We will be interested in candidates who are already working as a legal secretary or graduates who have a passion in pursuing a career in this area of law.
Responsibilities
* Fast and accurate audio typing, accurate production of correspondence and documents using digital dictation.
* Able to produce a high standard of work often to tight deadlines whilst maintain accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
* File opening, closure and archiving.
* Speaking to clients, experts, hospitals and courts on telephone and taking detailed yet concise messages and assisting when appropriate.
* Managing fee earners diaries, updating key dates and appointments.
* Accurate completion of time recording.
* Maintaining careful checks that all deadlines are met.
* Photocopying, scanning, printing, filing and other general admin tasks.
* Ability to set priorities and adjust to changing demands.
Qualifications
* Previous experience working in a firm of solicitors.
* Previous legal experience in mental health law is desirable
* Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and a desire to work in this area
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Tact and resilience
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Competent in the use of Information Technology
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Law Practice
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