We are looking for a Legal Secretary to join a Corporate team for a firm of Solicitors based in Liverpool on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive administrative and secretarial support function within the firm and to also provide high quality documents and correspondence to the Legal Advisers / Partners.

Duties:

  • Process correspondence and documents for respective Legal Adviser / Partner, liaising with the Document Production Unit, other secretaries and the Secretarial & Administration Manager.
  • To undertake various administrative duties.
  • Deal with client enquiries in the absence of Legal Advisers / Partners and take appropriate proactive action.
  • To follow all the Firm’s policies and procedures.
  • To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Desirable Skills:

  • Ability to deal with confidential information.
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels using varying methods.
  • Excellent administration / organisational skills.
  • Ability to type quickly and accurately.  Typing speed of 70 wpm with 90% accuracy.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • The ability to prioritise their own workload.
  • The ability to work on their own initiative.
  • A good team spirit with proven team working skills.
  • Hardworking, flexible and adaptable in their approach.
  • Proactive in work ethic and strive for continuous improvement.
  • Experience of digital dictation systems to a competent level is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
  • High level of knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Full time position – 35 hours (between 8am – 6pm)

Salary circa £17,000

For more information please contact [email protected]