Job Description

Job Summary

PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED LEGAL SECRETARY

We are a very successful local Law Firm who are currently recruiting an Experienced Legal Secretary to join our busy team. We are ideally looking for an experienced Legal Secretary with a professional and friendly personality. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, have excellent word processing skills along with the ability to draft legal documentation and be a fast and accurate typist.

Experience of working in criminal defence and on legal aid matters is essential.

Qualifications:

You will have completed a broad education that includes GCSE grade C or above in both English and Mathematics (or equivalent). You will also have a basic and proficient experience of using a computer especially within word, Excel and Outlook

Required Experience:

2 years experience as a Legal Secretary

Excellent administration skills

The ability to follow instructions accurately

Computer literate

MS office applications

Minimum typing speed of 60 WPM

High attention to detail

Resilience and ability to work in a fast paced, high demand environment

Responsibilities:

Accurate and timely preparation of correspondence and documents through word processing

Managing fee earner diaries

Prepare mail and enclosures

Undertake file management in accordance with the detailed procedures in the Office Manual or as required

Corresponding with Police Forces nationwide in order to obtain outcomes of police interviews

Answering the telephone and general reception duties

Ensure confidentiality of all the firm's and client's documentation

Undertake any other clerical and administrative duties as may reasonably be required

Provide a comprehensive secretarial and administrative support service to the team

Photocopying and scanning of documentation as required

Employment:

Full time - 9.00am to 5.30pm - 1 hour lunch

3 month probationary period

20 days holidays plus bank holiday

Competitive salary

Location - Bradford City Centre

Please send a covering letter and a CV to vanessa.white@haleys-solicitors.com

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal team while developing your administrative skills in a professional setting, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Legal Secretary.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have at least 2 years experience as a Legal Secretary
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,450.00-26,000.00 per year

Experience:

legal secretarial: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person