Legal Secretary - Thetford, United Kingdom - Reed Legal

Reed Legal

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Thetford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary? Seeking a new role? Look no further

A well established and growing professional services organisation is seeking a legal secretary to join their team in Thetford.

This is a newly created Legal Secretary job to support a growing Litigation Team of 3 people.

Duties include but limited to:
Draft, transcribe, word-process, type, bind/sew/collate and prepare documents including letters, forms, standard documents, briefs, bills etc
To deal with correspondence and queries.
Monitor diary notes and inform of forthcoming events and deadlines as appropriate.
Dealing with clients by telephone and in person, take messages and make appointments.
Conducting Conflict of Interest check against Client Database.
Opening and managing files.
Monitoring central supplies of Legal Forms and order as required.
Liaise with client, counsel, and court and other third-parties.
Arrange conferences/meetings.
Keeping clients updated and resolve any concerns.
Assist with general off admin including post e.g. filing, photocopying, faxing, etc.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this Legal Secretary job you will require:
Previous legal secretarial or medical secretarial experience
Typing skills of more than [60 wpm]
Digital dictation or audio typing skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong IT skills
Strong organisational skills
What you'll get in return
In return you will have the chance to join a collaborative team at an exciting period of growth.

Salary competitive with benefits
Free parking close to offices
Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 5:30 & Friday 9:00 - 5:00 (1 hour lunch between 1-2)
Possible hybrid working after probation

**Interested?