Job Description

We are a very successful local Law Firm who are currently recruiting a 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 with previous experience with Audio typing.

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 email

Required Experience:

3 years experience as a Legal Secretary

Desired Experience:

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 audio-typing and 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

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

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal team, please submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing your relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Legal: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VMWLS01