Legal Secretary

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Une occasion excellente pour un secrétaire en contentieux expérimenté de rejoindre une équipe reconnue à Chichester. Le rôle implique un soutien administratif au sein de l'équipe de préjudice corporel, nécessitant une expérience en secrétariat de contentieux et des compétences en communication. Ce poste est à temps partiel, bureau uniquement, offrant un salaire compétitif en fonction de l'expérience.

Qualifications

• Expérience secrétariale en contentieux est essentielle.
• Utilisation possible du système de gestion de cas Proclaim est un atout.
• Diplôme académique apprécié.

Responsibilities

• Liaison avec experts, avocats, témoins et tribunal.
• Préparation de la correspondance et des documents par dactylographie.
• Vérification de l'exactitude des documents avant soumission.

Skills

Prise de notes

Communication

Gestion du temps

Education

Bon dossier académique

Tools

Proclaim Case Management

Job description

An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced litigation secretary to join our highly reputable and established team. We are looking for someone ideally with experience in personal injury and who is confident and proactive.

You will be working in the personal injury team to provide administrative support to Fee Earnerswithin the department.

Key Responsibilities (not exhaustive)

• Liaising with experts, counsel, witnesses, and the court
• To prepare correspondence and documents through audio and copy typing
• Use of accounting and time recording software
• Checking documents for accuracy
• Costing of files for the purpose of cost update letters and billing
• Taking telephone messages
• Making appointments, managing diaries, and seeing to the reasonable requirements of clients
• Use of photocopier and scanner where necessary
• To prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch
• To ensure the confidentiality and security of all documentation to comply with GDPR regulations

Skills and Qualifications

• Good academic record
• Secretarial experience in Litigation is essential
• Use of the Proclaim Case Management system would be an advantage.

Due to the nature of this role, it is entirely office based and you will be working at one of our Chichester Offices. We are offering a competitive salary to the successful candidate, commensurate with experience and ability. The role is part time working 9am to 5.15pm three days a week, please apply today!