Newstaff Employment Services is recruiting for an experienced Secretary on behalf of our prestigious client based in Luton.
The role is fully office based and will involve providing secretarial support to partners, solicitors and legal executives within a busy public family law practice team.
Main Tasks:
- Drafting, typing and formatting legal correspondence, statements, application and legal forms using audio typing or digital dictation.
- Assisting with Legal Aid application forms and other documents as required.
- Maintaining an up to date filing system, diary and case management and scheduling client meetings.
- Liaising with clients and external agencies on the phone.
- Billing and general administration.
Requirements
- Must have strong secretarial skills and experience (Previous legal secretarial skills is preferred but not essential)
- Previous audio typing experience is required
- Fast accurate typing speeds (minimum 50-60 wpm)
- Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and ideally case management systems
- Excellent communication skills and strong organisational skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team
Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm with one hour for lunch.
Benefits
Salary £27,500 pa + excellent benefits package to include company pension, employee discount, life insurance, cycle to work scheme and more.
Interested? Please email CV asap to [email protected]