Job Description
Salary: Competitive
Care Legal Secretary
Banbury
Full Time
Free Parking on Site
Normal Induction Training
£25,000 - £26,000 DOE
Simpson Judge are currently representing a fantastic Law Firm in Banbury who are looking for a Care Legal Secretary.
The prime role of this Legal Secretary is to provide direct support to the fee earner(s) to enable the principal to operate at optimum efficiency. This will include but will not be limited to the main responsibilities given below. The legal secretary is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative.
Your Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
* To prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing and word processing
* To administer all daily paper/e-filing which will include the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the Office Manual.
* To prepare mail and enclosures for posting, where necessary.
* To be responsible for all printing and copying, if required.
* To make appointments, arrange meetings and maintain an up-to-date diary for the fee earners and keep the Shared Hearings Diary up to date.
* To work as a team member and assist other secretaries during busy periods/periods of absence.
* To attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm's standards for client care.
* Legal Aid Applications
The Ideal Candidate:
* Professional Services Experience.
* Legal Aid Processes, desirable.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* First-Rate IT Skills.
* Good client care skills and an ability to show empathy, compassion and understanding in somewhat difficult circumstances.
If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact Will McIntyre @ Simpson Judge
