The Robert Kerr Partnership Solicitors require a Full-Time Legal Secretary for our busy criminal law practice in Greenock.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Audio Typing of Solicitors' letters, Reports and Court forms
2. Handling incoming/outgoing telephone calls
3. Manage incoming and outgoing channels of communication, Post Office, DX, inbox, fax and electronic portals such as COPFS and Legal Aid Online
4. Day to day management of appointments, booking custody visits and where necessary arranging cover for out of town Courts
5. Maintaining office Petty Cash and handling office expenditure, invoice and receipts
6. Inputting of legal aid applications online, following up and progressing the applications and providing further information requested by the Scottish Legal Aid Board
7. Experience of submitting on-line Legal Aid accounts
8. General office duties - filing, maintaining file system
KEY SKILLS
1. Accurate audio typing
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills
3. Competent in using Microsoft Office packages
4. Experience of COPFS Disclosure website and Scottish Legal Aid Board Online system
5. Ability to work alone with minimum supervision
6. Excellent time management and organisational skills
7. Knowledge of filing and maintaining diary system
8. Excellent customer service skills
9. Sound knowledge of need for confidentiality and Data Protection awareness
10. Good sense of humour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £23,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Greenock: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/03/2025
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