Litigation Legal Secretary
£Market Rate
Cheam (SM2), office-based
Do you have experience in either litigation or family law? Are you a legal secretary looking for the next step in your career? Or are you a legal secretary wanting to work closer to home? If so, our client is excited to welcome a dedicated and experienced legal secretary to support their dynamic litigation team. They are looking for someone with a background in either litigation or family law who thrives in a busy environment and is eager to contribute to the firm's success.
Responsibilities
As a key member of the team, you will provide essential secretarial support to your litigation team, and occasionally to other legal teams within the firm. Your role will involve:
- Managing client communications and providing excellent client care.
- Typing, managing files, and maintaining diaries.
- Handling telephone cover and invoicing.
- Performing general office duties to ensure smooth operations.
Skills and Experience Required
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- At least 2 years of legal secretarial experience within a litigation or family law team.
- Strong typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Experience with case management systems and digital dictation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with a professional telephone manner.
- The ability to maintain a professional appearance, multitask, and prioritise effectively.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Matthew Heard for a confidential discussion.
LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients.
The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.
- We require a lawyer who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.