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We have a new and exciting opportunity available for a Legal Secretary to join our award-winning, rapidly expanding organisation. This is a full-time, permanent position based at our head office in Runcorn, Cheshire.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,000.00 per annum depending on experience. There is also a benefits package in addition to your salary.

DCB Legal Ltd is a specialist in the provision of legal services relating to Civil and Commercial litigation, debt recovery, property, and High Court Enforcement disputes. We are not a full legal service provider, instead, we focus on providing a contemporary no fuss, bespoke legal service in our specialist field of debt recovery and litigation. Our client retention rate, coupled with recommendations and referrals, provides a solid foundation for organic growth. Working alongside our sister company DCBL, we have created an end-to-end possession, debt recovery and litigation service, which is second to none.

• Good oral and written skills
• Organisation skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing demands
• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is essential
• Legal knowledge, with an understanding of important legal terms and procedures
• Interpersonal skills
• Good attention to detail
• Proficient IT skills
• Experience in Proclaim case management system is desirable
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to remain professional at all times

• Taking incoming calls, being the initial point of contact for the team, assisting with enquiries and providing updates where possible
• Opening new case files
• Carrying out general administrative tasks, such as processing incoming post, filing and photocopying
• Billing on behalf of fee earners/Solicitors
• Preparing bundles
• Organising diaries, scheduling appointments, organising meetings
• Calling clients to provide updates and request documents
• Sending bills to clients and chasing payment of the same
• Contacting the Court for updates and to request documents at the direction of the fee earner
• Liaising with DCBL where appropriate

• Salary £24,000.00 per annum.
• Hours of work 09:00 - 17:00
• Monday - Friday schedule (36.5 hours per week)
• Early finish Fridays
• Dress Down Fridays
• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Newly refurbished offices
• Free Mersey Gateway bridge pass
• Free parking
• Free tea and coffee facilities
• Free monthly lunch
• Company social events
• Full training provided
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Rapidly expanding multi-functional operation

If you have the skills and experience in becoming our Legal Secretary please click ‘apply’ today! We look forward to hearing from you.