Legal Secretary

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Yorkshire-based law firm. This role involves providing comprehensive support to Fee Earners, including copy and audio typing, managing case files, and ensuring efficient progress of legal matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and be proficient in using case management systems and legal software. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on client service and case management.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal secretarial work with strong typing skills.
• Proficient in using case management systems and legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide full support to Fee Earners, including typing and documentation.
• Manage files and client care documentation efficiently.

Skills

Copy typing

Audio typing

Case management system proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Legal Secretary qualification

Tools

Arken

Express Wills

Probate Plus

Job description

Legal Secretary Ripon GBP13 per hour

Looking for an experienced legal secretary to join a Yorkshire based Law Firm to provide full support to the companies Fee Earners.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Copy and audio typing of letters, file notes, Wills, LPAs and some conveyancing forms
2. Use of case management system to progress matters
3. Opening files and preparing client care documentation
4. Ensuring that matters are progressed as quickly and accurately as possible
5. Dealing with incoming post as delegated by the fee earner
6. Recording all correspondence including emails on the case management system
7. Carrying out practical steps to progress a file as delegated by the fee earner and dependent on the experience of the secretary (including where appropriate drafting Wills and LPAs using Arken and Express Wills and Probate documents and using Probate Plus)
8. Requesting searches and insurances from our agents
9. Ensuring that the outgoing post leaves the office on time
10. Taking telephone calls on behalf of the fee earner and assisting callers wherever possible
11. Dealing with financial aspects of the files including drawing echits for money in and out as appropriate
12. Preparing files for archiving and bringing them to the attention of the fee earner; ensuring that these files are signed off and sent to the receptionist for archiving off the system
13. Keeping the fee earner's files tidy and in good order
14. Ensuring that filing is up to date
15. Any other tasks as reasonably delegated by the fee earner or within the practice including providing cover for other secretaries and reception as and when necessary