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Legal Secretary

3 months ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Hennessy and Hammudi Solicitors Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role:
Legal Secretary (Criminal Law)

Location:
Reading

Schedule:
Monday to Friday to Hour lunch break)

Salary:
£25,000.00 to £33, depending on experience)

Job type: 12 months maternity cover (in person)

(Opportunity to convert to permanent role)

INTRO


Hennessy and Hammudi Solicitors are well respected Criminal Defence Specialists excited to offer an opportunity for a bright and driven Legal Secretary.


We are a Reading-based hight street firm with a national reputation, dealing with a broad range of criminal work, from minor road traffic offences to heavyweight and high-profile homicide, fraud, and organised crime.


The successful applicant will get the chance to demonstrate and develop their skills and experience under the guidance and supervision of highly experienced criminal defence team.

Everyone who works for us is properly valued not just in monetary terms but with recognition and progression opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and invite applicants of all backgrounds.

We do not discriminate, or permit discrimination, by reference to sex, race, ethnic origin, national origin, nationality or citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, religion, political persuasion, disability or age.

SURNAME Forename - Application for Legal Secretary

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary (desirable but not essential)
  • Previous experience within the Criminal Justice System (desirable but not essential)
  • Previous experience within a busy office environment (desirable but not essential)
  • IT proficiency, including full working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook;
  • Fast and accurate typist (ideally a minimum audio speed of 50 wpm)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • An optimistic, proactive and resilient mindset/approach who can remain calm under pressure;
  • Organised, highly productive, accountable, and solution orientated;
  • Professional telephone manner whilst demonstrating enthusiasm, passion & motivation by helping others;
  • Reliable and punctual with an outstanding attendance rate;
  • Approachable and nonjudgmental of our clients and the criminal allegations they face;
  • Strict adherence to our duty of confidentiality;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful applicant will be working within a team to provide comprehensive legal support to our Paralegals & Solicitors.

You are expected to have open communication with your colleagues and work as an integral part of the team to meet/exceed common firm goals.

You can expect your workload to include a variety of the tasks, including but not limited to:

  • Answering calls including taking new enquiry details swiftly but accurately from potential clients and transferring to case handlers to provide legal advice;
  • Opening client files upon receipt of instructions;
  • Booking Counsel or agents to attend court hearings;
  • Liaising with courts, prosecution, police, GP surgeries, hospitals, clients, witnesses etc.;
  • Chasing & taking payments from clients, raising invoices;
  • Drafting correspondence and documents daily to assist the case handlers;

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Initial 2 months paid onthejob training (£25,000.00 pa)
  • Competitive starting salary on successful completion of the initial period of training (£28,000.00 pa)
  • Opportunities for advancement based on experience and performance review (£28,000.00 to £33,000 pa)
  • Company private pension scheme
  • Performance bonus
  • Onsite parking

Salary:
From £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person