Litigation Secretary

PostedMay 12, 2023

**Type**: Full Time and Part Time Applicants Considered

**Location**:Street

**Salary**:Dependent on level of experience

**Start Date**: ASAP

**Closing Date**:N/A

We are a leading and long-established law firm based in the heart of the Somerset countryside with a client list you would expect to see in the centre of a big city, and we are expanding.

This important business role provides administration support and services to our legal team which then enables them to focus on serving our clients.

**You will**:
Support fee earners with daily administrative tasks, including typing correspondence and preparing documents.

Manage your own workflow from dictation and prepare documents independently as required.

Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and a quick and accurate typing speed.

Be comfortable acting as a point of contact for prospective and existing clients.

**About you**:
While you may not have worked in a law firm previously (full training for the role will be given), you will be confident in your ability to support fee earners and approach your work with a pro-active and organised style.

You know how to maintain focus and accuracy, even when completing routine tasks and you have a proven track record of delivering work to high standard in a busy environgment.

You will need to be well-versed in Microsoft Office including the use of track changes, document comparison etc, and be a confident typist.

You demonstrate excellent communication skills with a clear respect for integrity and confidentiality, being in contact with clients and others involved in a case.

**What we can offer**:
A competitive salary, a discretionary twice-yearly bonus, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 27 days holiday if you stay with us), workplace pension scheme, professional development support and progression routes, medical health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme and social events.