Legal Secretary

Talk Staff Group Ltd; Bourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Talk Staff Group Ltd, on behalf of a reputable firm near Bourne, is seeking a Legal Secretary. You will provide secretarial support and assistance, helping a team of expert legal personnel in a friendly, supportive environment.

Salary is £24,000–£29,000 per annum, with Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm and a one hour lunch. Duties include audio and copy typing, drafting documents, opening and closing client files, managing diaries, and handling client queries.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the Legal Sector as a Secretary.
• 2
• Know ledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems.
• Excellent communication skills - both written & verbal.
• Strong organisational skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Audio and copy typing, emailing, photocopying, filing of letters, emails and documents.
• Completing forms and drafting documents.
• Assisting with the preparation of court bundles.
• Opening and closing of client files.
• Running, managing and 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.
• Arranging of appointments and managing fee earners' diaries.
• Attending team meetings as required.
• Covering reception as required.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

MS Office

Case management systems

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Office

Case Management Systems

Job description

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

To be considered for the role, you'll require the following essentials:

• Experience of working within the Legal Sector as a Secretary
• Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems
• Excellent communication skills - both written & verbal
• Strong organisational skills
• High attention to detail

Within this position, you'll also be:

• 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
• Arranging of appointments & managing fee earners diaries
• Attending team meetings as required
• Covering reception as required

Salary & Working Hours

Salary is £24,000 - £29,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Working Hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with 1 hours' lunch