Legal Secretary - Litigation

Job Summary

An excellent opportunity to work for a law firm in the heart of Birmingham city centre that values its staff.

Newhall Solicitors LLP are seeking a calm, friendly, efficient, accurate and experienced legal secretary to assist the Head of Dispute Resolution with his busy workload to enable him to operate at optimum efficiency.

Responsibilities and Duties

Key tasks (but not limited to):-

• Accurately prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing.
• Administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the office manual.
• Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch.
• Arrange for all photocopying to be done.
• Make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up-to-date diary for the Head of Dispute Resolution.
• Prepare the boardroom or meeting room for meetings as necessary and for the tidying and clearance of the room at the end of such meetings.
• Provide refreshments for clients when required.
• Attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm's standards for client care.
• Undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and clients documentation and information.

Required experience:Minimum 3 years' Legal Secretary experience - preferably within litigation. You will be well organised with excellent attention to detail and inter-personal skills.