Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Secretary to join a highly successful Litigation team in Sunderland. This is a permanent job offered on a full-time basis, 9am-5pm, 35 hours per week. The successful Legal Secretary will be rewarded with great benefits including 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure given as additional (so over 25 total) and free on-site parking.
Role responsibilities
The incoming Legal Secretary will be providing secretarial and administrative support to the Litigation and Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence team, encompassing such duties as:
- Corresponding with clients
- Typing audio dictation and other general typing work (using Big Hand)
- Preparing bundles and other documents for court
- Carrying out ID and anti-money laundering checks
- Opening and updating client files on the practice management system (Proclaim and Leap)
- Preparing client bills and completion statements
Person specification
Applications are sought from Legal Secretaries with prior experience in a legal role, ideally within either personal injury, clinical negligence or litigation. You will also:
- Have excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and case-management systems
- Be highly organised and hard working
- Have great communication skills and be able to work well in a team
- Be able to pick up new skills and systems easily
- Have strong initiative skills and a “can-do” approach
- Have a keen eye for detail and be able to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy
- Have a professional and confident telephone manner
Benefits and Rewards
The successful Legal Secretary will be joining an incredibly supportive and successful full-service law firm located in modern offices in Sunderland.
They are offering a generous salary (negotiable depending on experience) and host of other benefits including:
- 21 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Christmas closure given as additional leave (giving over 25 days holiday total)
- Free Parking on-site
Above all they offer a flexible, team spirited, friendly working environment that rewards you for your hard work.
About the Company
This firm is almost 20 years old and a progressive law firm for Sunderland and the North-East that prides itself on an informal and relaxed approach to legal services, an area often seen as daunting and unapproachable.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Legal Secretary job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 0113 418 2494.
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