Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant – Litigation Department
£33,900
London (W4) Office Based
Our client is a top-ranked law firm, seeking to recruit a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to join their Litigation department. The successful candidate will provide secretarial and administrative support to a senior solicitor in their Chiswick office.
The principal duties include providing secretarial support to a Solicitor in the Litigation department, audio/copy typing of letters, attendance notes, and legal documents, preparing Court forms and legal documents, booking appointments, arranging meetings, and managing diaries. The role also involves liaising with clients, Courts, and other parties as required, attending to clients in person and on the phone, handling file opening, closing, and retrieval procedures, performing electronic and manual filing of documents, undertaking administrative tasks and assisting with case administration and preparation, conducting legal research, and preparing and rendering bills.
Legal experience in a law firm is essential. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-4 years of experience as a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant, preferably within the litigation department. Excellent communication, organization, and administrative skills are required, along with proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Pro for bundles. Experience with a case management system, excellent audio typing skills, and a good level of numeracy are also essential. The candidate should be self-motivated with a flexible and professional attitude, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Jemma Sutton at jemma@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 02080789230 (office hours) or 07961783254 (out of office hours).
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*We require a lawyer who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.