Experienced Legal Secretary - Litigation and Company & Commercial

This vacancy is now filled.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team, working full time (35 hours per week: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) in our Litigation Department and Company Commercial Department.

The successful candidate must have worked in the legal sector as a secretary and will have excellent knowledge of MS Word, including document formatting and tracking. You will have excellent communication and client care skills and will be used to working in a busy environment. Your duties will include use of Proclaim case management software, transcription of digital dictation, diary management, handling of confidential information and liaising with clients. Ideally you will be familiar with litigation and company/commercial work but this is not essential as training will be provided.

The Benefits

An attractive benefits package is on offer, including:

Competitive salary
23 days holiday per year, plus entitlement to public holidays
Private medical insurance scheme
Company pension scheme
Life assurance scheme

If you believe you have the experience and qualities necessary for this role, please contact us by clicking on Apply Now and attaching your up to date CV with your covering email.

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