Legal Secretary
Leeds
£27,000 + DOE


My Client a Well Established Law Firm in Leeds are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Corporate team.

Main Duties:

· In conjunction with fee earner, organise and prioritise workload on an ongoing basis;
· Prepare documents;
· Provide fast and accurate typed material (to include copy/audio typing);
· Maintain fee earner diary / be aware of fee earner’s day to day commitments;
· Preparation of inward and outward post;
· Liaise with clients and take instructions, creating and maintaining information relating to clients and their matters;
· Produce / assist in the completion of monthly bills;
· Use precedents as directed and delegated by fee earner to prepare and draft documents as directed and supervised by fee earner;
· Preparation of forms as appropriate, under the direction of Fee Earner;
· Inputting and submission of time recording;
· Opening files in a timely manner ensuring all relevant money laundering documentation is completed to comply with the SRA.
· Maintain efficient filing and administration system that allows for prompt retrieval of information and material.
· Document preparation including house style, schedule levels, stripping out and re-formatting documents, tables of contents, formulas, track changes and document comparison packages.

Skills Required:

· Excellent attention to detail;
· Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to work well both individually and as a member of the team;
· Excellent organisational and time management skills;
· Proficient with IT hardware and software including multi-functional devices and Microsoft Office and Outlook;
· Exceptional communication skills;
· Professional and self-confident;
· Flexible, reliable, punctual and adaptable;
· Flexible and proactive approach to supporting the department.


If you are an experienced Legal Secretary interested in this role, please apply ASAP!