Legal Secretary

7 months ago


Skipton, United Kingdom Mewies Solicitors Ltd Full time

This is a part time role working the equivalent of 4 days (29 hours) each week.

To provide secretarial support to a Solicitor in the Litigation Team as well as helping in other departments firm-wide when required. This role entails:

- Typing letters, correspondence and other documents primarily using digital dictation (BigHand) but also some copy typing and using our case management system, Practice Evolve.
- Scanning incoming post daily onto the firm’s case management system and labelling on the case management system and placing incoming post with paper files daily for the solicitor’s attention
- Photocopying and scanning of documents and correspondence as required, including of large bundles
- Filing of correspondence and documents and generally keeping records up to date, ensuring all files are to the standards demanded by a Lexcel-accredited practice and carrying out file maintenance and closure procedures
- Answering the telephone, assisting with client enquiries, and taking messages
- Assisting with new matters, “walk-ins”, to include taking initial details of the claim/dispute, arranging appointments, and passing details to the relevant solicitor for advice.
- Reminding Solicitor of deadlines and key dates
- Making appointments from enquiries. Entering key dates using Case management system, Outlook calendar and tasks.
- Completing legal forms and precedents
- Liaising with other firms and other third parties such as insurers, courts, barristers, medical experts etc.
- Providing support to other secretaries and lawyers by picking up digital dictation or helping with other tasks
- All secretaries are required occasionally to cover reception, take the banking, pick up DX and take post/DX when required due to staff absences.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Expected hours: 29 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

**Experience**:

- Legal Secretary: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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