Litigation Secretary - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Bepaired

Description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide effective support to our Litigation Solicitor, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Utilize the case management system to prepare correspondence and maintain organized client files.
• Interact with clients, both in person and over the telephone, addressing their inquiries and needs.
• Perform online searches using HMCTS, Efile portal, HMLR portal, and Companies House.
• Administer filing systems, including daily filing, opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files.
• Prepare and dispatch mail, along with arranging scanning and photocopying of paperwork.
• Execute additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Type and use dictation software for documentation.
• Generate court documents using templates.
• Prepare bundles for court hearings and Counsel.
• Diary key dates onto the central litigation calendar and monitor deadlines.
• Type witness statements and take notes during meetings.
• Record time entries onto the Case management system.
• Prepare monthly bills/invoices on the case management system and send them to clients.
• Work collaboratively towards deadlines, assisting the litigation solicitor in meeting objectives.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Prior experience and knowledge of working in a Litigation department, or a strong desire to acquire such experience.
• Demonstrate initiative by independently conducting searches, ID checks, and other tasks on files without dictation.
• Possess high levels of speed and accuracy in tasks.
• Excellent telephone manner and comfort in communicating with clients both in person and over the phone.
• Highly organized, methodical, and adaptable in handling diverse tasks.
• Proficient typing skills.

In return, we offer engaging work within a friendly and supportive work environment. Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£20,497.20-£26,284.23 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Birmingham (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Birmingham: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person