We are looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join the Dispute Resolution team of a well-regarded firm in Bury St Edmunds.
You will be responsible for the following duties:
- Typing documents including letters, forms, attendance notes, briefs to Counsel, invoices including by audio transcription.
- Maintaining records and databases, including client, case and contact details in the Company's practice software, and completing online submissions to appropriate services and authorities.
- Proactively assisting the team's lawyer(s) to manage their schedule in a very fast-paced environment.
- Handling enquirers by phone and in person, recommending appropriate services and arranging consultations / appointments / call-back.
- Fielding and taking calls from clients and third parties, taking detailed messages and passing them for action or information to the relevant lawyer.
- Entering a record of key dates in the department or case lawyer's diary and the firm's central diary
- File Management including opening new files, conducting conflict checks, onboarding clients, maintaining both electronic and paper files in good order, completing and filing documentation
- Preparing draft forms and documents, with client details and other basic information available
- Assisting with the collation of documents for court and other bundles using the appropriate software.
- Preparing reports from the Company's practice software for billing and regular reviews.
Excellent career progression and an attractive benefits package are both on offer to the successful individual.