Fixed Term Legal Secretary - Litigation

Clarke & Son Solicitors; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law practice is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join their Litigation team for a fixed-term position covering maternity leave. The role involves supporting senior lawyers with a variety of administrative tasks, ensuring efficient office operations, and managing client communications. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational, communication skills and extensive experience in a legal setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a secretary or assistant in a legal environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Preparing documents and correspondence using dictation software.
• Managing telephone and other queries from clients.
• Handling file management including opening and closing matter files.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Typing efficiency

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Litigation team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

Providing support to the Director of Litigation and Employment and Associate Employment Solicitor, the role requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities include

• Preparing documents and correspondence, including preparing mail and enclosures.
• Typing letters and other legal documents (utilising dictation software)
• Photocopying and filing;
• Opening and closing matter files;
• Handling telephone and other queries from clients and others including taking initial enquiries.

We are looking for someone with experience of working as a secretary or assistant within a legal environment. You should have strong communication skills, both written and verbal and be able to type efficiently and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Experience of using case management systems would be beneficial.

This is a fixed term contract for 9 months.

For a full job description and further details please contact us at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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