Macildowie is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well-established and growing company in Derbyshire. This role is perfect for someone who has a strong background in legal secretarial support and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of legal teams, providing comprehensive administrative support while maintaining high standards of compliance and client care.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

Salary: Up to 26,000

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, letters, and reports with attention to accuracy and compliance.
Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documents for court proceedings, ensuring deadlines are met and documents are submitted according to SRA rules.
Maintain and organise both physical and electronic filing systems, ensuring all documents are easily accessible and compliant with data protection regulations.
Act as a liaison between clients and solicitors, ensuring prompt and professional responses.
Handle sensitive client information in line with SRA confidentiality rules and the firm's data protection policies.
Assist in the preparation of bills and manage client accounts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory billing requirements.
Ensure all legal documents and correspondence comply with SRA regulations, firm policies, and procedures.
Assist in ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and other regulatory requirements.
Coordinate and manage solicitors' diaries, scheduling meetings, hearings, and client appointments.
Monitor case progress, alerting relevant parties to upcoming deadlines and ensuring case files are kept up to date.
Provide general administrative support, including answering phone calls, managing emails, and directing queries to the appropriate team members.
Assist with the preparation of financial documents and coordinate travel arrangements for legal staff.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience in specific areas of law, such as wills and probate, within an SRA-regulated firm.
Completion of any relevant SRA compliance training or CPD courses.
Experience with case management or document management systems (e.g., LexisNexis, Practical Law, Actionstep, LEAP).

BENEFITS:

Clear career progression opportunities.
Annual career planning support.
Team celebrations and social events.
Rewards and recognition programmes.
Comprehensive health benefits.

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