Legal Secretary

Slater Gordon; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join their Serious Injury team. This remote role involves providing comprehensive administrative support, managing client files, and preparing legal documents. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to exceptional service, the firm offers a supportive environment for career growth. Enjoy a flexible work schedule, generous holiday options, and access to various health and wellbeing benefits. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic legal setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development courses

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is essential.
• Strong typing skills, including proficiency in speech recognition.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and manage files from opening to archiving.
• Lodge documents with courts and prepare legal correspondence.

Skills

Legal Secretary Experience

Strong Typing Skills

Speech Recognition Skills

Diary Management

Tools

Practice Management System

Job description

Legal Secretary – Serious Injury Team, Birmingham

We are actively recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join our Serious Injury team in Birmingham.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing administrative support, managing files from opening to archiving, and handling post and enquiries from clients, executives, and external parties.
2. Lodging documents with courts, completing court forms, and creating new client enquiries via our Practice Management System.
3. Preparing precedent and non-precedent letters, attendances, memoranda, and conducting legal research.
4. Assisting with billing, maintaining financial records, chasing outstanding costs and disbursements, and managing fee earners' time recording, billing, and debtor management.

Candidate requirements:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Strong typing skills, including speech recognition.
• Ability to manage multiple diaries.

This role is primarily remote, with occasional travel to our Birmingham or Manchester offices (Manchester travel is on an as-and-when basis).

What we offer:

• 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with buy and sell options.
• Access to various health, wellbeing, and legal benefits.

Professional development: We support your career growth through courses, professional qualifications, and internal resources.

Our values: We uphold high standards, challenge the status quo, and deliver exceptional customer service, guided by the S+G Way principles.

For further information, contact [e-mail].

Please note: Vacancies may close early depending on application volume.