Experienced Legal Secretary for Personal Injury Law

3 days ago

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking an experienced legal secretary to join our team at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment. As a dedicated legal secretary, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients in personal injury law.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Prepare correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing.
  • Administer filing, including daily filing and the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files.
  • Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch as needed.
  • Arrange for copying tasks, either personally or through an admin assistant.
  • Schedule appointments, arrange meetings, and manage fee earner diaries.
  • Provide support to other secretaries and the administration team.
  • Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone, offering professional and friendly support.
  • Ensure the confidentiality of all firm and client documentation and information.
  • Uphold the firm's 4-service promise, delivering excellent levels of client care.

**Requirements:**

  • Demonstrable legal secretarial experience, particularly within personal injury or civil litigation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
  • Excellent command of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar (testing may occur at interview).
  • Strong word processing and audio typing skills.
  • Professional and friendly telephone manner, with excellent customer service skills.

**Desirable Criteria:**

  • Familiarity with the Proclaim case management system.
  • Audio typing speed of 65+ words per minute.
  • Experience working with court forms and creating pleadings.
  • Experience with digital dictation, ideally Big Hand.

**What We Offer:**

A competitive salary, great hybrid split, and benefits package.

This role is perfect for a dedicated legal secretary looking to make a significant impact within a reputable firm. If you meet the criteria and are ready to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

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