Legal Secretary

New Appointments Group Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice in Dover is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team. The role involves preparing legal documentation, managing files, and supporting client communications. Candidates should have prior experience as a Legal Secretary and be proficient in audio typing and case management. This position offers a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, and a professional work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary required.
• Must have strong organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Confident in handling sensitive cases with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Preparing legal documentation and typing correspondence.
• Managing files and archiving case files according to compliance.
• Drafting bills and logging fee earner time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Audio typing

Job description

Legal Secretary - Dover

We are working with a well-established legal practice based in Dover and are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a professional, supportive environment where your skills and expertise will be highly valued.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Free parking

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing legal documentation
• Typing correspondence, often from audio dictation, including letters and emails to clients and solicitors
• Managing files and archiving both physical and digital case files in line with compliance procedures
• Managing diaries, scheduling client meetings, appointments, and conferences
• Drafting bills, logging fee earner time, chasing payments, and preparing cost schedules
• Acting as the first point of contact: answering calls, taking messages, and handling initial client queries with discretion
• Sending welcome packs and liaising with third parties, including courts, other law firms, barristers and financial advisors

Person Specification:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary
• Confident in handling sensitive cases with tact and confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in audio typing and document preparation
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems

Email: [e-mail] New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

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