Legal Secretary
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At Slater Heelis, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services while maintaining a supportive, collaborative, and people-focused culture. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Secretary to provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to our lawyers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional legal secretary who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being a key part of a successful litigation team.
The Role
Working closely with Partners, Associates and other fee earners within our Commercial Litigation department, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the team.
- Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence and court forms
- Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
- Opening, maintaining and closing client files
- Preparing and submitting documents to the courts and other parties
- Handling client enquiries professionally via telephone and email
- Assisting with billing, expenses and file management
- Monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with court timetables
- Organising meetings, conference calls and travel arrangements where required
- Providing general administrative support to the wider litigation team
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or dispute resolution
- Excellent typing and document production skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
- A proactive, positive and team-oriented approach
Experience within Commercial Litigation or broader Litigation departments would be advantageous, although candidates from other legal practice areas with transferable skills will also be considered.
What We Offer
At Slater Heelis, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing support
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Career progression within a growing and ambitious firm
Slater Heelis is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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