Job Description Due to continued growth, Jones Whyte are looking to recruit an efficient and organised Legal Secretary to join our busy Legal Secretarial team. You will work specifically within the Litigation department, whilst supporting the Family and Dispute Resolution Legal Secretaries during any absence or holidays.
As a Legal Secretary, you will provide administrative support to fee earners, audio typing, drafting court documentation, as well as proof reading and formatting documents. You will also be responsible for taking and making calls on behalf of the fee earners, relaying accurate and speedy correspondence as well as always ensuring accuracy and professionalism. Previous secretarial experience is essential.
Our Litigation department is made up of 5 sub-teams all of which are supported by the secretarial staff. There is a separate Legal Support team who handle the mail & court dates.
We understand the need for a good work-life balance, which is why we offer hybrid working following a full-time training period in the office.
Responsibilities:
Maintaining contact with the courts regarding cases and clients,
Ensuring all processes and procedures are always adhered to
Opening and closing cli...