Douglas Scott are on the look out for an excellent and proactive and self-motivated Legal Secretary join our leading specialist client. The role will be based at their Birmingham / Solihull office.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team, and would like to join an award-winning law led professional law firm, we would like to hear from you.
This role is perfect for an experienced Legal Secretary who has at least 3+ years experience within law.
The Role:
Full secretarial support to the Criminal team
Diary management / arranging meetings
Coordinating team diaries and arranging travel
Opening of client files
Ensuring regular and efficient billing and monitoring retainer arrangements
Carry out copying, archiving, organisation of client files and filing systems, including electronic filing
Make and receive telephone calls, ensuring all calls are managed
Arrange couriers/deliveries
Dealing with invoices
Prepare monthly client billing, expense claims and general finance tasks
Maintain database with client and contact details
Organisation of meetings, domestic and international travel, accommodation and attendance at external events and conference
Developing good working relationships with both internal colleagues and external clients and contacts as required, promoting a positive working culture and environment
Working across teams, including in particular business development, in promoting the interests of business
Draft correspondence and prepare standard documentation from audio/copy
The Candidate:
Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary of a minimum of 2 years
Fast and accurate typing speeds
Previous experience using a case management system
Conversant in document formatting including track changes, auto-numbering and creating table of contents
Conversant in document version control
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Digital dictation and any other in-house systems in use throughout the firm
Proficient in diary management; meeting arrangements, telephone and email communication
Excellent communication skills
Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
Able to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
Able to produce accurate work with strong attention to detail
Team player who is able to work as part of a team and use initiative but also able to work independently
The firm are offering 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits.
If you are an experienced Legal Secretary, based in or near Birmingham / Solihull, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to .
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