This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our valued client based in Doncaster.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To assist in the running of the Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence department by carrying out essential administrative duties, including but not limited to taking instructions, filing paperwork, producing legal documents and drafting correspondence.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
Provision of secretarial and administrative support to the Litigation team Dealing mainly with litigation client cases from start to finish Audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents Liaising with existing and potential clients, and third parties via email, telephone and face to face Preparing a wide range of legal documentation and general correspondence Managing busy diary schedules, arranging meetings and preparing required paperwork Completing research for the legal team and preparing detailed reports Fielding incoming telephone calls and dealing with general enquiries Dealing with office payments Dealing with incoming correspondence Use of a legal case management system (Proclaim)
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Proficiency in word processing software including MS Office and Proclaim Experience of MOJ Portals Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work with a team of Lawyers and others in the organisation The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines Attention to detail A professional and courteous manner Ability to type quickly and accurately Preparing court statements and forms Dictating Lawyers' audio files and written notes Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly Transcribing and proofreading legal documents Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery binders Collecting and delivering documents Managing diaries and making travel arrangements for one or more Lawyers Supporting legal research and communicating with vendors, experts, Lawyers, opposing counsel and other staff Familiarity with legal terminology and documentation
THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To assist in the running of the Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence department by carrying out essential administrative duties, including but not limited to taking instructions, filing paperwork, producing legal documents and drafting correspondence.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
Provision of secretarial and administrative support to the Litigation team Dealing mainly with litigation client cases from start to finish Audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents Liaising with existing and potential clients, and third parties via email, telephone and face to face Preparing a wide range of legal documentation and general correspondence Managing busy diary schedules, arranging meetings and preparing required paperwork Completing research for the legal team and preparing detailed reports Fielding incoming telephone calls and dealing with general enquiries Dealing with office payments Dealing with incoming correspondence Use of a legal case management system (Proclaim)
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Proficiency in word processing software including MS Office and Proclaim Experience of MOJ Portals Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work with a team of Lawyers and others in the organisation The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines Attention to detail A professional and courteous manner Ability to type quickly and accurately Preparing court statements and forms Dictating Lawyers' audio files and written notes Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly Transcribing and proofreading legal documents Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery binders Collecting and delivering documents Managing diaries and making travel arrangements for one or more Lawyers Supporting legal research and communicating with vendors, experts, Lawyers, opposing counsel and other staff Familiarity with legal terminology and documentation
THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
