Job overview
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Secretary to join our Family Department. The successful applicant will work alongside Legal Advisors and other support staff. The successful candidate must have experience in a legal secretarial role, preferably in a family law environment.
To be successful for this role you will present a professional image at all times to clients and collaborators, be well presented, confident and have first class communication and English language skills. You will be hard working and able to work to tight deadlines.
The position is full time and is based in Sleaford.
Activities will be varied and will include, but are not limited to the following:
Typing short and lengthy legal and administrative dictated documents
Managing files using the case management system (Proclaim)
Opening, closing and maintaining files
Liaising with clients and contacts both on the phone, by email and in person
Administrational duties such as file management and archiving
Billing and claiming profit costs from the Legal Aid Agency
General administrative support
Reception duties
Experience Required:
Proven experience working in a legal secretarial practice, preferably within a family department.
Exceptional and accurate dictation typing skills, with a typing speed of 65+ wpm
Proven IT skills including the ability to effectively and efficiently us Word, Outlook and Excel
Outstanding inter-personal and communication skills; good written skills are essential with close attention to detail
High standard of organisational skills required for file management, diary management and admin assistance
Ability to use initiative
A friendly, positive and pro-active approach
A team player
Desirable skills:
A knowledge of Proclaim case management system advantageous
Benefits include:
Highly competitive salary
Bonus Scheme
Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays,
Staff discount
Wellbeing culture including access to paid for counselling sessions.
Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme
Benefit platform membership
Life Assurance
Flexible working options
Volunteering days
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