Senior Legal Secretary - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Edward Hands & Lewis Limited
3 weeks ago
Description
Role Title:
SENIOR LEGAL SECRETARY PRIVATE CLIENT DEPARTMENT
Main Purpose of Job
Salary dependent on experience
The prime role of the legal secretary is to provide direct support the fee earner or department to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency.
Main Responsibilities (this list is non-exhaustive)
Main Tasks:
List of areas of responsibilities
- Audio and copy typing;
- Extensive formatting legal documents/correspondence;
- Correspondence and diary management for those you are supporting;
- Preparation of documents for court;
- Managing all filing and legal documents to be prepared for storage;
- Reviewing all incoming post for specific lawyers;
- Assisting with all administration;
- Ensuring the files remain compliant in terms of the file maintenance and form filling;
- Arranging and booking meetings;
- Upward management of the fee earners to ensure deadlines, key dates, and meetings are not missed;
- Preparing posting slips for financial activity on the client files;
- Invoicing the clients with supervision and guidance;
Wide reaching responsibilities:
- To act in the best interests of the firm at all times;
- To Adhere to the group policies at all times;
- To act in accordance with reasonable instructions given by senior managers at all times;
- To act in a manner that promotes and protects the firm's reputation;
- To maintain high standards of client care at all times;
- To enforce the firm policies;
- To promote the core values of the firm;
- To cultivate the culture of the firm.
Knowledge, skills and experience required
- Excellent organisational and time management skills;
- At least 3 years experience as a legal secretary;
- Good IT skills, including knowledge of a range of software packages;
- The capacity to prioritise tasks and work under pressure;
- Ability to liaise well with others and delegate tasks;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work on your own initiative;
- Upward management;
- A good understanding of the law (within the area you work in);
- To become an integral part of the team;
- The ability to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly;
- Social and positive attitude and personality;
- A smart and tidy appearance;
- Excellent attention to detail.
Benefits:
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
Bulwell Senior Legal Secretary
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