Peter Edwards Law is an award-winning practice, and we are one of the few highly specialised firms in the UK to work exclusively in the areas of mental capacity and mental health law. We are very proud of our dedicated and highly competent, motivated team.
Due to continued growth, 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 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 law graduates who have a passion for 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