One of our South Yorkshire clients is currently looking to recruit a
Legal Secretary with a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Experience of working within a corporate department
would be a distinct advantage but not essential
Our Client
Our client offers a range of services
including Commercial Property, Commercial
litigation, Corporate Finance, Insolvency & debt
recovery, Residential conveyancing, Family law, Personal injury, Wills &
probate, Tax & trusts, Social housing and Family mediation.
The Role
The Corporate Legal Secretary will provide essential support to the Division, which has become a prime part of the business and is a testament to this law firm's success across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a job that is in high demand in a sought-after practice area.
Tasks
Document Production including legal and
non-legal
Digital audio transcription,
Copy transcription preparation, revise, format
and finalise a wide variety of documents, including correspondence, file notes,
forms and various agreements
Format, amend & finalise documents and
prepare bundles for court,
General administration duties including filing,
photocopying updating file management system
Generation of billing and liaising with legal cashiers,
Diary management and main point of contact with clients
via phone, email or in person
Requirements and Experience
- A minimum of 2 years’ Legal Secretarial
experience
- Excellent copy, document production and digital
audio typing skills at 65 wpm
- Ability to prioritise on workload when dealing with
clients, fee finders and colleagues
- Strong organisational skills with the ability
to work to tight deadlines and under pressure to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and
written
- Able to quickly build confidence, respect and
trust with others
- Demonstrates
strong initiative
- Has a clear understanding of confidentiality and
data protection
Salary
A competitive salary of £18k - £22k dependent upon experience and qualifications that the candidate can bring to the firm.
