legal secretary Wetherby, England
Job description
A temporary role for 3 months minimum working for a well-established law firm with a great reputation.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience as a legal secretary with a good knowledge and understanding of the legal process and the forms and documents used. Audio typing experience is crucial. They need a strong candidate who has initiative and can also work well as a team in a busy, fast paced environment. This role is fully office based.
Responsibilities:
· Preparing documents and correspondence and formatting documents such as briefs to counsel, court pleadings and court bundles
· Audio and copy typing
· Arranging telephone conferences and meetings with clients/counsel/other professionals and contacts of the business
· Diary management
· Client liaison and acting as a first point of contact for clients (both in person and via telephone/ email)
· Using a case management system
· General administrative tasks including opening files, archiving, and filing
· Supporting fee earning staff generally and specifically in arranging travel/diary appointments
Experience / Attributes
· Competent audio typing ability – speed and accuracy
· Have a high level of confidentiality
· Excellent IT skills
· Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.
· Excellent organisational and communication skills
· A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment
· Excellent written English to produce documents for the clients, court, and other parties.
· Ability to work independently as well as part of the team
Hours: Monday – Friday. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (can be flexible with part time)
Location: Wetherby
Due to the amount of response, we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days, please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. By applying to this advertisement, you are hereby giving consent for Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to hold your details for a 30-day period and contact you via any method of contact you have listed on your application.
(Jo Holdsworth Recruitment – Recruitment Agency)
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Salary: £12.00-£13.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wetherby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SJ/Legalsec
