Legal Secretary

3 days ago


Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom Reed Business Support Full time

Want to work for a reputable company?

Want to work for a company that offers hybrid working?

Want to feel cared about in the workplace?

Reed are excited to be working with a fantastic company who are looking for legal secretarial support This role is fast-paced and you will be working as part of a secretarial support team.

**Key Duties**
The role requires you to provide secretarial support to busy partners and fee-earners and take responsibility for the administration of files from quotation to file closure.
- Dealing with all related correspondence and documentation utilising Liberate case management system
- Audio typing as required; formatting, cross referencing, auto numbering documents
- File/Matter management in Liberate including file opening, drafting engagement letters, terms of business, undertaking file closure,
- Adding scanned items to Liberate
- File management
- Proof reading all correspondence and business material before it leaves the office
- Assisting with billing preparation and invoicing
- Answering clients calls regarding new enquiries for the Dispute Resolution and Employment teams
- Booking meetings, training courses and arranging travel when required

**Person Specification**
- Previous legal secretarial experience
- Accurate typing, minimum speed 65wpm
- Experience working in a team of busy fee earners
- Exceptional communication skills with accurate spelling and grammar
- Awareness of client confidentiality, information security and data protection
- Highly organised with the ability to successfully multi-task and prioritise workload, manage own time effectively and take ownership of projects and tasks
- Use initiative and contribute to improving internal processes
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Proficient in pdf document collation of bundles for court hearings

**Benefits**:

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Healthcare and benefits package
- Employee social events


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