Legal Secretary

Excellent city centre location

Attractive benefits package

New Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen at the Leeds office of this renowned UK / International Law Firm.  They offer specialist services in many areas of law and clients range from FTSE 100 to Insurance Companies, Professional Services, Local Authorities and other Public Sector organisations. 

The insurance team in Leeds is key to specialising with defending professional negligence claims on behalf of their insurers. This team has recently expanded and due to the high level work load they are looking to recruit an experience legal secretary who has previous experience within the Insurance sector. The successful candidate may also be willing to work across the other sectors of the firm such as Family, Matrimonial and Tax. Experience within these fields also would be advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Audio typing using digital dictation system

Accurate production of documents and attention to detail

Taking ownership of work and prioritising deadlines

Full administration and clerical support to Partners and Fee Earners

Key skills:

Fast and accurate typing speed

Ability to adapt to new ways of working

Acceptance of new targets and an eye for detail

Accurate filing

Good written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

The ideal candidate must have the following skills:-

• 5 GCSES grade A-C including English and Maths
• RSA qualifications level 1,2 or 3
• 65wpm

Salary ranges upon experience £18,000 - £22,000

Please note - due to the number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates that are successfully shortlisted for the position.  If you do not hear from us within 2 days of your application then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.