Legal Secretary

Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Secretary to join the criminal defence department of an expanding, highly rated Legal 500 law firm based in their Blackburn office. With an impressive and varied client base across a range of market sectors they provide a range of legal services to their national client base. They offer flexible working, healthcare plan, 24 days annual leave plus bank holiday and subsidised parking.

**Role Responsibilities**

My client is seeking a Legal Secretary to support the fee earners in the criminal defence department. You will be providing secretarial and administrative support and your responsibilities will include:

- Taking initial enquiries
- Diary management
- Arranging appointments
- Audio typing
- Drafting documents and correspondence
- Liaise with third parties such as experts, barristers, other side solicitors and medical professionals
- File management
- Preparing bills and taking payments

**Person Specification**

Applications are sought from secretaries with a minimum of three years’ experience. If you have a legal background this would be advantageous but isn’t essential as my client will provide full training. In order to be considered for this role you will possess the following skills and experience:

- Audio-typing skills
- Excellent client service skills
- Effective time management
- Organised and able to prioritise own workload
- Experience using Outlook, Word and Excel
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Keen eye for detail
- Team player

**Benefits and Rewards**

This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join a leading law firm who offer a competitive salary along with a range of other employment benefits including:

- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Extra day for your birthday after 1 years’ service
- Flexible working
- Subsidised parking
- Medicash

**About the Company**

This is a Legal 500 law firm who offer a range of legal services to their national client base. They have an excellent reputation in the area with outstanding reviews.

They offer a supportive, friendly and inclusive working environment with a collaborative team who work together to provide the best advice and service to their clients.

Having worked with this firm for several years and visited the offices, I can genuinely say this is a great place to work with an incredibly happy team. The modern office is in an excellent location with good links to public transport.

**Next Steps**

If you are interested in learning more about this Legal Secretary role, please send your CV to Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me using the details above for a confidential discussion about your career.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £19,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: NP2465