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Date Added: Fri 06/09/2024

Legal Secretary

Sheffield, UK
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Company: REED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £24,000 per annum, Inc benefits

Legal Secretary
  • Annual Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 DOE
  • Location: Sheffield
  • Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a Legal Secretary to join our team and contribute to our reputation for excellence. This role offers the chance to work in a modern business environment, utilising cutting-edge technology while maintaining a personal touch with clients.

Day to day of the role:
  • Provide administrative and clerical support to Directors/Fee Earners, including audio typing.
  • Liaise with Medical Agencies to organise appointments and collate records and reports.
  • Assist Directors/Fee Earners with case management under their supervision.
  • Handle client communications via telephone and email.
  • Prepare and draft witness statements and trial bundles.
  • Manage Court documentation and photocopying tasks.
  • Utilise and maintain the Case Management system, including updating Proclaim.
  • Record all telephone calls, notes, letters, emails, and documents on the Proclaim management system.
  • Maintain the Department’s filing system for easy document retrieval.
  • Assist the department in achieving set targets.
  • Answer reception calls and greet visitors as required.
  • Provide support across other areas or offices as requested by the Company.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Secretarial experience in a professional environment.
  • Organised with attention to detail.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office.
  • RSA Typing and/or Audio Typing Stage II is desirable.
  • Good standard of education.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Generous Annual Leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays.
  • Additional leave for long service.
  • Industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
  • Healthcare cash plan and Pension Scheme.
  • ‘Refer a friend’ scheme.
  • Free Parking and Costco Card.
  • Daily free fruit and on-site subsidised canteen with relaxation area.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Death in service benefit.
  • Annual Summer and Christmas Parties and Award Events.
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