Legal Secretary

5 days ago


London UK, UK, United Kingdom Owen Reed Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION


We are looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join a top law firm in London.


Salary: Competitive


Hybrid working - 4 days in the office 1 day WFH


The role involves working for a team of 8 litigation solicitors who you will support together with another legal secretary. You will be required to be able to work under pressure and manage your own time and workload.


Basic Experience/Skillset required.


  • Good working knowledge of Office 365 & Excel
  • Good communication skills
  • Good confident telephone manner
  • Good administration skills
  • Ability to anticipate problems and find solutions
  • Ability to prioritise work
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a team


Desirable Experience


  • Experience of using of P4W Case Management System and/or Netdocs
  • Experience in preparing bills and an understanding of solicitors’ office and client accounts for the purpose of billing
  • Experience in completing court forms and litigation documents.


Tasks will include all or some of the following:


  • File management (including filing, file opening and archiving using P4W)
  • Instigating AML searches
  • Photocopying
  • Compiling/binding/bundling/indexing documents
  • Typing (copy and audio)
  • Dealing with work created by outsourced typing and document producer
  • Dealing with our own solicitor and third-party emails
  • Taking and making telephone calls to clients and other third parties
  • Any other administrative task which may be required from time to time


May be required to carry out duties also undertaken by other staff members including cover for holiday/sickness absences, reception cover, setting up and clearing meetings rooms and dealing with post


Ultimately reporting to the Head of Department (unless otherwise indicated) but required to carry out work for any/all members of the team.


Depending on the needs of the business and your skill set, may be required to work for more than one team/department at a time. Must have the ability and flexibility to work as a member of a team, to work constructively with our technology and show a friendly and helpful attitude.



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