Lisa Wright Recruitment are recruiting a Legal Secretary / Secretary for a top law firm in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Our client is looking for someone who is experienced, well-organised, and has excellent communication skills.
The company embrace individual talents and genuine expertise through a strong collaborative work ethic, supporting big picture thinking whilst ensuring they also get the detail right. As a Legal Secretary / Secretary, you will be responsible for providing the litigation team with typing, secretarial and administrative support.
The essential skills required for this role include:
- Experience as a legal secretary/secretary, including the use of a digital dictation tool
- Computer literacy with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- A typing speed of at least 65 wpm/90% accuracy
- Excellent attention to detail including spelling and punctuation
- An ability to communicate effectively at all levels while remaining calm under pressure.
In addition to these skills, the role requires an ability to organise your work effectively and plan well to meet required deadlines. You should also demonstrate evidence of having a problem-solving "can-do" attitude and the ability to work effectively in a team environment while showing knowledge of fee-earners' work.
As part of your day-to-day responsibilities you will:
- Transcribe and prepare all correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing.
- Operate case management system including storing documents electronically - organizing and attaching them to relevant matters.
- Deal with administrative routines as required including scanning, faxing printing and photocopying.
- Be involved in the efficient management of client/matter files.
- Attend clients both in person or on the telephone in a professional manner while adhering strictly to confidentiality requirements.
- Work within relevant administrative systems and procedures while recording time preparation bills.
If you are interested in the Legal Secretary role in Spalding, Lincolnshire, please apply now!