Secretary/Receptionist - Lower Crime

Watson Woodhouse& Macks Solicitors are national law firms, with Head Quarters based inMiddlesbrough, serving clients throughout the UK and further afield in an arrayof legal areas. With a history stretching back over 30 years, we have developedan outstanding reputation which has been recognised for our high-quality adviceand first-class personal service.

We are a businessthat is passionate about empowering unrivalled industry talent and enablingthem to pursue their ambitions. As a firm, we endeavour to develop our peoplewhilst encouraging them to teach and coach one another. As we continue to growand become the law firm of choice in our regions, we believe it is crucial toretain our family culture driving our firms forward together.

Due to businessexpansion, we have implemented a Talent Team that is purely dedicated to ouremployees; it is their duty to source, retain and invest in our inhouse talent.

If this sounds like avision you would like to be a part of and you meet the requirements of the roledescribed, we’d be delighted to hear from you. 

Do you want tocontribute to the important work of our crime solicitors?

Watson Woodhouse arelooking to recruit a skilled and motivated Crime Secretary that will join ourdynamic team. As a Crime Secretary, you will play a crucial role in supportingour solicitors in their criminal cases, legal proceedings, additionally youwill be required to provide regular reception cover.

Responsibilities

·        Assistin the management of case files, including organising and maintainingdocumentation, evidence, and relevant records.

·        Coordinateappointments, meetings, and court hearing for our Solicitors.

·        Prepareand draft legal documents, reports, and correspondence.

·        Maintaincommunication with relevant parties.

·        Handleconfidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintaindata integrity.

·        Provideadministrative support, including managing calendars, and handling incoming/outgoing correspondence whilst maintaining electronic filing systems.

Requirements 

·        Previousexperience as a secretary or an administrative assistant in a legal setting ispreferred.

·        Strongorgnasational skills and a keen eye for details as you will manage multipletasks and deadlines effectively.

·        Excellentcommunication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to interact withdiverse individuals.

·        Knowledgeof legal terminology. Procedures and confidentiality requirements would beadvantageous.

·        Abilityto work alone or as part of a team.

Why work for us?

·   Competitive salary to reflect your experience

·   Companypension scheme

·   33days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

·   Discretionaryannual bonus scheme

·   Professionalmembership payments

·   Professionaldevelopment

·   Employeereferral scheme

• Christmas savings club 
• Discounted legal services