Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to provide secretarial and clerical support to our fee earners within the practice.

Duties

Ensuring file management is in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual, LAA Contract, CQS and Lexcel/SQM requirements Liaising with clients in person and by telephone in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm's standards for client care Liaising with others by telephone Arranging mail despatch by post, hand or Document Exchange Preparation of correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing Maintaining up to date time records as appropriate Maintaining diaries and making appointments when required Photocopying as required Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and clients' documentation and information Daily filing including file opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Contributing to maintaining and improving office procedures. Ensuring compliance with Equality and Diversity Policy Any other duties, which from time to time are required by the firm

Experience

The successful candidate will have:

Good literacy and numeracy skills Previous audio typing/secretarial experience Previous experience at a law firm or another office-based role Strong interpersonal and organisational skills Knowledge: Confidentiality requirements
Desirable:

Knowledge: The firm's word processor software
Ideally full-time but a 4-day week will be considered

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Brighouse HD6 1NX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Office: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Brighouse Legal Secretary