Legal Secretary

Confidential; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Birmingham seeks a Legal Secretary to provide secretarial support and assist a team of expert legal personnel in a friendly environment.

The role requires audiotyping, strong MS Office and case management system skills, plus excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the Legal Sector as a 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
• Completing forms and drafting documents
• Assisting with the preparation of court bundles
• Opening & closing of client files
• Running, managing & maintaining files on a case management system and following file procedures
• Speaking to clients and professional contacts, personally and by telephone, answering queries, giving information and making appointments
• Handling initial client enquiries
• Arranging of appointments & managing fee earners diaries
• Attending team meetings as required
• Covering reception as required

Skills

Audiotyping

MS Office

Case Management Systems

Communication skills

Organisation

Tools

Case Management System

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Legal Secretary 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.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working within the Legal Sector as a 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
• Completing forms and drafting documents
• Assisting with the preparation of court bundles
• Opening & closing of client files
• Running, managing & maintaining files on a case management system and following file procedures
• Speaking to clients and professional contacts, personally and by telephone, answering queries, giving information and making appointments
• Handling initial client enquiries
• Arranging of appointments & managing fee earners diaries
• Attending team meetings as required
• Covering reception 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 hours' lunch