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Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary

Ashville Knight
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Guildford, Surrey GU48EY, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary / PA to join the Dispute Resolution department of a reputable firm in Surrey.
  • The role involves advising clients on Civil and Commercial Litigation matters and managing various administrative tasks.
  • Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a legal secretary in the Dispute Resolution Department and possess excellent typing skills.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from £25,000 to £32,500, depending on experience, and includes competitive holiday and benefits.
  • This is a full-time, office-based role with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary / PA to join the Dispute Resolution department of a reputable and highly accredited firm in Surrey. You will be advising clients on both Civil and Commercial Litigation matters.

Duties will include:

  • Handling incoming telephone calls in an efficient and courteous manner, dealing with queries where possible and passing on in a timely manner.
  • Electronic diary management, booking rooms and arranging meetings.
  • Using digital transcription system to create letters, emails and documents.
  • Using a case management system for client files.
  • Scanning in and time recording of incoming post and emails.
  • Maintaining orderly files - keeping filing up to date.
  • Prepare Court/Counsel bundles as required and deal with the high courts.
  • Photocopying of documents.

Desired skills and experience:

  • At least 2 years’ experience as a legal secretary within the Dispute Resolution Department.
  • Excellent speed typing skills. – You will be tested at interview stage.
  • IT literate – Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management.

What they offer:

  • Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm. This is full time and office based.
  • Salary depending on experience £25,000 - £32,500.
  • Competitive Holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Private medical cover.
  • Pension scheme.

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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.