Our Client a Top 100 Law Firm located in Guildford are looking for a Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Dispute Resolution department.
Thier Commercial Dispute team at specialises in resolving a diverse range of commercial conflicts. They provide expert advice on matters such as breach of contract, professional negligence, partnership disputes, and debt recovery.
Core duties will include the following:
* Administer files, including opening, closing, storing, and retrieving per firm procedures.
* Accurately record information in the practice management system as provided by fee earners.
* Draft letters, documents, and forms, using dictation.
* Manage daily diaries for themselves and colleagues, tracking key dates and follow-ups.
* Oversee the Departments secretarial support team, ensuring efficient, high-quality support for Solicitors and the broader team.
* Coordinate work across the secretarial team, managing resources to cover absences, high workloads, and future needs.
Ideal candidates must have the following:
They are a friendly and supportive team, and value those same qualities in our colleagues. You might be an experienced Legal Secretary ready to take the next step in your career, ideally with a background in Dispute Resolution or Civil Litigation, along with some management experience.