Legal Secretary - Litigation

Legal Secretary - Part Time (3 days per week)

Do you have excellent secretarial skills and a passion for supporting legal professionals? Our client, a well-established law firm based in Stockport, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their dynamic team on a part-time basis.

As a Legal Secretary, you will have an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the organisation by undertaking fee earning work under supervision. Your self-management skills and attention to detail will ensure the delivery of services at optimum speed and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritise work, maintain efficiency, and uphold client care standards
• Type dictations accurately and efficiently
• Assist fee earners in handling tasks on behalf of clients, following the firm's quality and risk management procedures
• Prepare court documents and bundles in accordance with instructions from fee earners
• Provide support to fee earners in their absence, taking calls, and assisting with urgent issues
• Keep clients updated without providing legal advice, making follow-up calls, and sending correspondence to accelerate service delivery
• Show initiative in requesting information and making inquiries to progress cases promptly
• Open new files with the support of fee earners and maintain accurate information
• Draught and send standard letters and manage non-standard letters with relevant enclosures
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to the firm's house style in all correspondence
• Raise bills and handle payments, liaising with the accounts team
• Coordinate the administrative element of managing filing, including opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files
• Support the team with various tasks such as copying, scanning, binding, and courier bookings
• Provide secretarial support, including appointment scheduling, travel arrangements, and diary management
• Undertake training to enhance legal, supervision, and ICT skills

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong typing skills (audio 70+ wpm) with attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Effective communication skills in various mediums
• Experience in legal secretarial roles, ideally within a Dispute Resolution team
• Proficient in Case Management and MS Word
• Familiarity with Case Management administration

What our client offers:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary (Circa £22,425 depending on experience)

Join our client's team and contribute to their success as a Legal Secretary. Apply now with your most up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for the role.

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