At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support to senior fee earners in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Award-winning law practice specialising in mental health and capacity law.
- Benefits: Full-time position with opportunities for growth and development in the legal field.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team making a difference in clients' lives through legal support.
- Qualifications: Previous legal experience or law graduates with a keen interest in mental health law.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Peter Edwards Law is an award-winning practice specialising in mental capacity and mental health law.
We are recruiting for a legal secretary to join our Court of Protection department.
Based in Hoylake on the Wirral, we represent clients in North and mid Wales.
We are seeking a determined and enthusiastic candidate who can provide cost-effective administration support to senior fee earners in the department.
We welcome candidates who are already working as a legal secretary or law graduates who have a passion for pursuing a career in this area.
Responsibilities
- Fast and accurate audio typing, accurate production of correspondence and documents using digital dictation.
- Able to produce a high standard of work often to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
- File opening, closure and archiving.
- Speaking to clients, experts, hospitals and courts on telephone and taking detailed yet concise messages and assisting when appropriate.
- Managing fee earners diaries, updating key dates and appointments.
- Accurate completion of time recording.
- Maintaining careful checks that all deadlines are met.
- Photocopying, scanning, printing, filing and other general admin tasks.
- Ability to set priorities and adjust to changing demands.
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a firm of solicitors.
- Previous legal experience in mental health law is desirable
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and a desire to work in this area
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Tact and resilience
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Competent in the use of Information Technology
Location: Hoylake, Wirral. Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Entry level. Job function: Legal. Industry: Law Practice.
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Legal Secretary in Hoylake employer: PETER EDWARDS LAW LIMITED
Peter Edwards Law is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in the heart of Hoylake. With a focus on mental capacity and mental health law, we provide our legal secretaries with meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside a commitment to work-life balance. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation and excellence, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in clients' lives.
