Legal Secretary - Employment (14 Month Contract)
We are working with a highly respected law firm based in Guildford, recognised for their outstanding client service and collaborative culture across the legal sector.
The firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Employment Group on a 14 month fixed term contract, supporting Partners and fee earners with the smooth running of their day to day practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable Legal Secretary to step into a busy, professional team environment with strong structure and support.
The Firm
The Legal Secretary will join a law firm that offers a welcoming and high performing workplace, surrounded by experienced legal professionals. The firm pride themselves on delivering a consistently high standard of service and are therefore seeking a like minded individual with a proactive and detail focused approach.
The Role
The Employment Group advise clients across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including tribunal work and complex case management. You will provide key administrative and secretarial support, ensuring fee earners are able to focus on delivering exceptional legal advice.
The role will include:
Supporting members of the Group in their day to day work
Opening and closing files within the case management system
Assisting with internal file auditing, reviews, and arranging file storage once procedures are completed
Managing month end billing and accounting processes, including handling accounts queries and obtaining Partner approval
Diary management for team members, including internal, external and client meetings, as well as key reminders such as Tribunal dates
Fast and accurate typing, including audio and copy typing, proofreading and formatting correspondence
Maintaining records and data for reporting purposes, including photocopying and document production
Running monthly "live matter" and "tribunal tracker" meetings and updating records accordingly
Handling general telephone enquiries, taking messages and liaising with clients and professionals on behalf of fee earners
Creating tribunal bundles, Counsel bundles and precedents in the firm's house style
Supporting wider department activities to promote an effective working environment
Undertaking additional duties consistent with the role as assigned by line management
The Legal Secretary
You will be a highly organised and dependable professional, confident supporting fee earners at all levels and comfortable managing a busy workload with competing deadlines.
The Legal Secretary will have:
Previous experience working within a legal or professional services environment
Experience supporting the day to day administration of a practice group (desirable)
Some exposure to Employment and/or Immigration work (advantageous but not essential)
Strong administrative ability, including database and filing system management
Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner
Competent IT skills including MS Office 365 (Outlook and Word), digital dictation, and ideally case management systems
In return?
Competitive market salary, dependent on experience
25 days holiday (including 3.5 days taken over the Christmas period), plus Bank Holidays
Life Assurance
Private Healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme
Sodexo Discount
If you are a Legal Secretary considering your next contract opportunity, please contact Paige Dent at Brandon James Law on (phone number removed).
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Guildford / Law Firm / Legal Secretary / Employment / Fixed Term Contract