Senior Legal Secretary
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Solihull
- Salary
- 24000.00 - 26000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 12 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
My client is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to join there Solihull, West Midlands Office.
The successful candidate shall provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to a Principal Solicitor and Senior Litigator. The opportunity necessitates a person who is able and prepared to work in a challenging, demanding and very fast-paced environment. They must be adaptable, possess the ability to learn and be flexible in many different situations.
Responsibilities
• Attending client conferences and taking notes
• Collating and indexing Court bundles and documents
• Communicating with clients and stakeholders within the Criminal Justice System
• Diary management
• Digital audio transcription
• General administrative duties and tasks
• Handling enquiries and screening telephone calls
• Maintaining orderly client files
• Production, preparation and amendment of legal documents, statements and forms
• Proofreading legal documents
• Provide guidance to junior and temporary secretaries when required to do so
• Take responsibility towards their own self-development
• Use initiative to progress files within the limits of their own ability
Person Specification
• A professional and courteous manner
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to type accurately with minimum 90 WPM
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
• Active listening and record keeping skills
• Confident manner with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and people management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with legal documentation and terminology
• Flexibility in working hours
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications and word processing
• Strong command of the English language
• Maintaining strict confidentiality
• Professional and friendly demeanour
• Self-motivated but able to work as a team
• Thorough attention to detail
• Use of discretion and tactful
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
The successful candidate shall provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to a Principal Solicitor and Senior Litigator. The opportunity necessitates a person who is able and prepared to work in a challenging, demanding and very fast-paced environment. They must be adaptable, possess the ability to learn and be flexible in many different situations.
Responsibilities
• Attending client conferences and taking notes
• Collating and indexing Court bundles and documents
• Communicating with clients and stakeholders within the Criminal Justice System
• Diary management
• Digital audio transcription
• General administrative duties and tasks
• Handling enquiries and screening telephone calls
• Maintaining orderly client files
• Production, preparation and amendment of legal documents, statements and forms
• Proofreading legal documents
• Provide guidance to junior and temporary secretaries when required to do so
• Take responsibility towards their own self-development
• Use initiative to progress files within the limits of their own ability
Person Specification
• A professional and courteous manner
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to type accurately with minimum 90 WPM
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
• Active listening and record keeping skills
• Confident manner with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and people management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with legal documentation and terminology
• Flexibility in working hours
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications and word processing
• Strong command of the English language
• Maintaining strict confidentiality
• Professional and friendly demeanour
• Self-motivated but able to work as a team
• Thorough attention to detail
• Use of discretion and tactful
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful