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Legal Secretary / Administrator
Llanelli
(phone number removed) Negotiable on experience
The Company
Join one of Llanelli's leading firm of solicitors who are currently in a growth phase and looking for an experienced secretary / administrator to join the Family Law department.
The Role
This position is based in the Family Law department and would suit either an experienced legal secretary / administrator or an applicant from another sector keen to transfer their skills to the legal field. It is a brand new post created due to company expansion and growth. You will work Monday - Friday from 09:00AM - 05:00PM with a 1 hour lunch break.
The role is to support the Paralegals and Solicitors with all administrative tasks as required.
Duties will include:
- Preparation of electronic bundles for court hearings
- Working on Leap computer system (training on the package will be provided)
- Typing of briefs and instructions to barristers using digital dictation systems
- Liaison with barristers, court staff, clients and the internal legal team
- General administration and organisational duties as required
Requirements
Applicants should have the following skills, experience and attributes:
- Previous administrative and secretarial experience
- Exceptional communication skills
- Solid typing and organisational skills
- Strong attention to detail is essential for this role
- Capable of developing relationships and assisting people
- Must enjoy a busy fast paced environment
In Return
This position offers applicants the chance to join a leading practice with a friendly team based environment. The above salary would be the starting rate for a new person to the legal field, however, should you have previous legal experience the salary is highly negotiable. The role offers 23 days leave, plus stats and Christmas / New year shut down days, pension and a bonus based on company performance. The opportunity for growth in this role is excellent with the company happy to assist the successful applicant develop a legal career and become a paralegal. For more information contact Kim Simpson at Work Wales for a confidential discussion.
