Legal Secretary

Our well established client is looking to recruit a motivated Legal Secretary in their Litigation Department to join a top law firm in Birmingham.

You will be:

• Providing support to our Litigation Solicitor to enable them to operate efficiently.
• Typing and filing legal documents.
• Preparing correspondence using our case management system.
• Preparing correspondence using our case management system.
• Attending to clients both on the telephone and in person.
• Administering filing systems which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files.
• Preparing mail and enclosures for dispatch.
• Arranging the scanning and photocopying of paperwork.
• Carrying out other duties and responsibilities as required

About the Person:

To be a successful candidate for this role you must also have the following attributes, skills and experience:

• Have experience and knowledge of working within a Litigation department
• Experience of Bighand Workflow Management
• Demonstrate initiative and be able to undertake searches, ID checks and other work on files without dictation.
• Possess high levels of speed and accuracy.
• Have a good telephone manner and be comfortable speaking with clients both on the telephone and in person.
• Be highly organised, methodical and adaptable
• Must have good typing skills

To apply please send your CV to Kim Peterson