Due to continued success and business growth, we are recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join a lovely company in Redditch on a part-time basis. This will be office-based 3 or 4 days a week. You will be providing a high level of administrative support to the commercial services teams, which includes insolvency, commercial litigation, and debt recovery. This role involves opening files, managing legal documentation, preparing invoices, liaising with clients, facilitating counsel, and communicating with the court.
Legal Secretary Day-to-Day Duties Include:
* Provide administrative support to the legal teams including preparing legal documents and handling correspondence.
* Document management – draft, format and proofread legal documents and correspondence, ensuring all documents comply with legal standards.
* Client interaction - serve as a primary point of contact for clients, managing inquiries and maintaining professional communication.
* File maintenance - Organise and maintain electronic files, monitoring key dates and ensuring all records are up to date and easily accessible.
* Compliance - Open files, undertake client due diligence checks, and draft client engagement documents.
* Billing and Invoicing – Assist in preparing client invoices.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in a commercial law firm.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software (e.g., LexisNexis).
* Recent experience in utilising a case management system to progress files electronically.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
In return, you can expect to receive a basic salary of between £25,000 - £28,000 FTE, but this will be a part-time role (3 or 4 days a week) office-based in Redditch. The company offers a fantastic benefits package as standard, which I can discuss with you at the interview stage. If you think you have the skills and experience that my client is looking for, then please call Michelle Laight on (phone number removed) or alternatively click APPLY with your updated CV.
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