Legal Secretary

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Legal Secretary for their growing business based in Birmingham. You will be tasked with providing secretarial support and assistance. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced secretary to play a key role in assisting our client of expert legal personnel within a friendly and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the Legal Sector
• Experience of working as a Legal Assistant/Secretary
• Proven audiotyping experience
• Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems
• Excellent communication skills – both written & verbal
• Strong organisational skills
• High attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Audio & copy typing, emailing, photocopying, filing of letters, emails and documents
• Dealing with clients’ calls & liaising with fee earners where needed on both the telephone & in person
• Scheduling of appointments for clients
• Answering new client enquiries & taking full details
• Ensuring all court documents are downloaded & uploaded to the internal system as required
• Ensuring the case is ready for hearings, checking the client has received all documents prior to the hearing, booking Counsel where needed, preparing court bundles & typing briefs
• Maintaining electronic filing systems
• Carrying out general administration tasks
• Attending team meetings where required
• Preparing accurate invoices & cost scheduling for private paying clients on a monthly basis under fee earner supervision
• Providing reception cover as required

Salary & Working Hours

Salary is £24,000 – £27,000 per annum, dependant on experience.

Working Hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with 1 hour’s lunch – part time hours can be available.

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