Legal Secretary- Commercial Property/Litigation teams

3 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne NE HJ, United Kingdom Hay & Kilner Full time

Hay & Kilner are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal secretary to join our busy, team- orientated environment

We are a busy full-service law firm based in the heart of Newcastle city centre and we are currently expanding our Legal Secretarial Team. Hay & Kilner provides a comprehensive service across an extensive range of practice areas, which covers all of our client's legal requirements.

We are recruiting for an experienced secretary to work at our prestigious, brand-new Newcastle city centre office. This could be a full time or part time role and will work within our Commercial Property and Litigation teams.

Prior experience of working within a secretarial role within a law firm is required. Prior conveyancing experience is also beneficial.

Successful applicants will report to their relevant Head of Department and will be responsible for:

  • Audio and copy typing for their department
  • Ensuring documents are correctly filed, both electronically and hard copy
  • Having direct contact with the firm's clients
  • Dealing with straightforward legal documents when required
  • Copying and preparing mail and disclosures for dispatch
  • Making appointments, arranging meetings and maintaining diaries
  • Provision of excellent support and assistance to fee-earners

The following skills and experience are relevant:

  • Good speed and accuracy when typing
  • Knowledge of word processing systems
  • Experience of working independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Knowledge of legal terminology
  • Be able to apply flexibility to work under pressure, and to use own initiative with regards to prioritising workloads.
  • Be an excellent team player

Hay & Kilner offers an excellent benefits package and a great working environment with a real family feel

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,500.00-£27,728.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Legal secretarial: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person



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