Legal Secretary - Leeds, United Kingdom - CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Legal Secretary
Leeds
£25,000

My client a well known Law Firm based in Leeds are looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their team.

Main Duties:

Assist with departmental billing processes and look to develop ways of improving invoice delivery
Take ownership of billing and account queries and work with fee earners and support teams to resolve these
Prepare and create client reports and documents for fee earners
Maintain spreadsheets and assist with monthly MI report completion
Use of sharefile and dropbox for the safe exchange of client information is essential
Filing correspondence and relevant documentation retained in client files/case management systems
Respond to client queries on a day to day basis, drafting responses for fee earner review
Photocopying and scanning as and when required by the team
Prepare paper and electronic bundles as required
Manage fee earner diaries, booking day to day appointments and making travel arrangements
Handle confidential information in line with the firms data security protocols
Prepare correspondence and documents from digital dictation as and when required
Assist in organising client events as and when required

Skills Required:

Qualified to a minimum of 5 GCSEs (including a grade C in English and Maths) or equivalent
A secretarial NVQ / Diploma or equivalent would be beneficial but is not essential
Previous experience within a legal environment is preferred, insurance background welcomed
An ability to use accounts packages and get involved in queries for the team and work with accounts
Must have good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft packages
An excellent eye for detail with a concern for quality and accuracy
A focused client service approach
Team orientated and collaborative with a flexible, can do attitude
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
Demonstrable ability to multitask and prioritise a full workload under pressure and the ability to work independently

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.