Legal Secretary/receptionist - Bradford, United Kingdom - Makin Dixon Solicitors Ltd

Description

Legal Secretary/Reception

Permanent:

• Fulltime role

Bradford City Centre Office
We are an award winning family law team seeking a new legal secretary in our Bradford Office.


Excellent Benefits package - Competitive Salary - dependent upon experience

The Role:

To prepare documents and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology and formats such as contracts, briefs, policies, pleadings and court documents.

To perform a wide variety of other routine secretarial and administrative tasks. Must have Maths and English GSE grade C as a minimum and RSA II or equivalent. Typing speed of a minimum of 60 wpm. Previously worked with Case Management System TIKIT (P4W) is desirable.

KEY TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Type (audio and copy) all general correspondence, including memos, faxes and other documents and forms;
• Reception Duties;
• Prepare documents and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology and document formats, such as contracts, briefs, policies and complaints;
• Use Case Management System
• TIKIT (P4W)
• File all incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintain filing and administrative systems;
• Arrange teleconferences with local, regional and national law firms, as well as other constituencies, as required;
• Maintain accurate records of all cash movements, producing information as required;
• Exhibit a good level of flexibility and team work;
• Support colleagues where required and undertake training where appropriate;
• Assist with all other general administrative tasks

Person Specification

• Professional
• Proactive
• Reliable
• Trustworthy / Confidential
• Flexible

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to £23,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We adhere to all Government guidelines to keep our staff safe and well.


Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Secretarial: 5 years (required)

Family Law: 2 years (required)


Language:

• English (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 21/04/2023


Reference ID:
JC/Legalsec