Legal Secretary

Job title:

Legal Secretary

Company

QED Legal

Job description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a legal secretary to join a reputable law firm based in Stockton.

The preferred candidate should possess prior experience in a legal environment. The primary responsibility of this role entails furnishing secretarial and administrative assistance to the legal team.

This support plays a pivotal role in fostering the expansion of the department and guaranteeing that our lawyers deliver services that are both professional and responsive to our clients’ needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling client inquiries via telephone and in person, providing progress updates, and taking messages for fee earners.
• Communicating with third parties such as Barristers to schedule appointments and court dates.
• Assisting in managing the fee earners’ schedules, making appointments for both new and existing clients.
• Conducting accurate conflict checks and guiding clients on the necessary paperwork required for Money Laundering and Proof of Income.
• Opening new client files on the case management system.
• Efficient and precise audio typing, copy transcriptions, and document formatting.
• Preparing Briefs for Counsel.
• Compiling and updating Trial Bundles, including indexes.

If you’re searching for a firm that offers a fantastic work environment, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Amy Spark from QED Legal or click ‘apply’ below

Expected salary

£23000 – 26000 per year

Location

Wynyard, County Durham

Job date

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 03:22:38 GMT

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