Legal Secretary/Reception
Permanent - Full-time role - 37 1/2 hours per week
Halifax Town Centre
We are an award winning family law team seeking a new legal secretary.
Excellent Benefits package – Competitive Salary - dependent upon experience
The Role:
To prepare documents and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology and formats such as contracts, briefs, policies, pleadings and court documents. To perform a wide variety of other routine secretarial and administrative tasks. Must have Maths and English GSE grade C as a minimum and RSA II or equivalent. Typing speed of a minimum of 60 wpm. Previously worked with Case Management System TIKIT (P4W) is desirable.
KEY TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Type (audio and copy) all general correspondence, including memos, faxes and other documents and forms;
* Reception Duties;
* Prepare documents and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology and document formats, such as contracts, briefs, policies and complaints;
* Use Case Management System - TIKIT (P4W)
* File all incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintain filing and administrative systems;
* Arrange teleconferences with local, regional and national law firms, as well as other constituencies, as required;
* Maintain accurate records of all cash movements, producing information as required;
* Exhibit a good level of flexibility and team work;
* Support colleagues where required and undertake training where appropriate;
* Assist with all other general administrative tasks
Person Specification Professional
* Proactive
* Reliable
* Trustworthy / Confidential
* Flexible
* Please provide a cover letter and CV.
Work remotely
* No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
* Legal Secretary: 4 years (required)
* Family Law: 2 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person