Legal Secretary (Family Law)

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a new challenge?

Jazz Personnel have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our client, an established, ambitious and forward-thinking legal firm based in Telford.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Accurately complete solicitors' dictation as efficiently as possible
• Answer incoming telephone calls in a timely manner
• Direct all incoming enquiries to the correct fee earner, ensuring all messages are passed on accurately
• Create and maintain clients' files on the internal case management system
• Set up physical files and follow all file management systems as required
• Complete legal forms as instructed by the solicitors
• Obtain quotes for experts' reports and follow up with instructions as directed
• Instruct Counsel as and when necessary, ensuring briefs are up-to-date and received by Counsel in a timely manner
• Ensure invoices are paid promptly and accurately
• Photocopy and/or scan documentation
• Follow any ad hoc requests as required by the solicitors
• Ensure the confidentiality of the firm's clients and all associated documentation and information

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in a family law legal secretarial role is preferred but not essential
• Good audio typing skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office packages
• Willingness to learn and to efficiently use the internal case management software
• Confident and clear communication skills, both verbal and written
• A professional and effective telephone manner, with strong client care skills
• Good administrative skills with a proactive approach and a consistent attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise a busy workload
• A good team player that can also work well independently and without close supervision
• A flexible approach and willingness to help out, with a "can do" attitude

Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity, apply now!