Legal Secretary
Our Client a top 100 Law firm based in Southampton seek a Legal Secretary within the Personal Injury Team. The role involves a mix of administrative and 'secretarial duties' and provides the critical support to our teams in order to deliver great Client outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to further develop their career whilst working in a team with an outstanding reputation in the serious injury sector.
Working alongside two very experienced and supportive Senior Legal Assistants, you will provide direct support to lawyers across the team, handling a mixture of chargeable and non-chargeable duties, including:
- Initial advice and guidance to new clients by phone or email
- Acting as a point of contact and team liaison throughout the course of a matter, ensuring Clients receive the excellent care that our team is known for
- File opening and closure (and associated due diligence such as AML compliance)
- Supporting the credit control process by creating bills and paying invoices
- Administrative tasks such as creating bundles, typing from dictation, and collating medical records.
Ideal Candidates must have the following:
- Prior experience of working as a Legal Secretary in any area of Law.
- Prior experience of working in the health sector or another type of medical environment would also be of real interest.
- Engaging, empathetic, and friendly communication style, with the ability to interact confidently with clients (and their families) who are going through an extremely difficult time.
- Excellent organisation skills, and a naturally proactive approach to your duties.
- A willingness to get "stuck in" and support others across the team when needed.
Reference: 52514090
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