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Litigation Legal Secretary / Assistant

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-regarded solicitors firm in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant to join their Litigation Team.
  • The role is full-time, office-based, and involves supporting fee earners with tasks such as diary management, audio typing, and drafting court documents.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in legal administration, with litigation experience being desirable but not essential, along with excellent IT and multitasking skills.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, health cash plan, and opportunities for professional development.
  • Applicants are encouraged to contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd to apply or inquire further.

Litigation Legal Secretary / Assistant

Due to continued growth our client a well-regarded solicitors based in the heart of Chelmsford. Have an opportunity for an experience Legal Secretary/ Assistant to join their Litigation Team.

The position

This is a full time permanent office based position providing support to one or more fee earners.

  • You will handle initial enquiries
  • Open/close files
  • Diary management
  • Audio typing
  • Process new client enquiries and book appointments
  • Assist in a full range of Litigation matters
  • Drafting court documents, emails and correspondence
  • Assisting with bill preparation

Skills required

  • Previous experience in legal administration or secretarial support
  • Litigation experience is desirable but not essential
  • Audio and copy typing skills
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Experience using a case management system
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Ability to multitask
  • Be a good team player

Benefits

  • Pension scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • Discounted parking fees
  • Professional training and personal development courses as required to grow as an expert
  • Team lunches
  • Friendly working environment
  • Hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm

Apply Now

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2339 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion.

For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website .

All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.