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Litigation Solicitor/Manager
BCL Legal
3 weeks left to apply
Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire Get directions
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Solicitor Commercial Litigation Full time

Litigation Solicitor/Manager | NQ+ | International Firm | Leeds

A top international firm with a strong presence in Leeds is seeking a forward thinking Litigation Solicitor to take on a management, coaching and development role. This role is offered full time on a permanent basis, with flexible working options available.

THE FIRM & THE TEAM

An international firm who strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality, service excellence and value to our clients and offering practical and innovative legal solutions to help them succeed.

The team uses streamlined processes, experienced fee earners and cutting-edge technology to deliver routine or data/document-heavy legal services quickly, efficiently and with a high degree of transparency.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will be responsible for line Management responsibility for Paralegals in this team, supporting the team to deliver high quality service to clients.

Additionally, you will ensure processes are clearly defined and properly documented, as well as assessing opportunities for process improvements across the team and championing change where appropriate.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor with ambition to nurture and develop and strong, efficient and high performing team.

THE CANDIDATE

- You will be at least a newly qualified Solicitor/ FCILEX with sufficient litigation experience
- Able to manage and work well with people at all levels
- Highly organized and methodical
- Clear and effective communicator
- Highly professional, with a dedication to exceeding expectations

THE BENEFITS

- Opportunity to work in an established and steadily growing team
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive of business development
- A fantastic opportunity for development and progression
- Generous benefits package

If you have a passion for people and project management, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career.

If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us.

Alternatively, if this job isn't quite right, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

For a full list of jobs you can also visit the BCL job search page.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

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Frequently asked questions

A legal secretary handles the majority of a law firm's clerical and administrative tasks, whereas a legal assistant assists an attorney in providing legal services. A legal assistant, also known as a lawyer assistant, is required to have a thorough awareness of the legal system and procedures.

There are several reasons to work as a Legal Secretary, including the variety of work, the opportunities to progress your career and increase your earning potential, and the opportunity to learn more about the legal system so that you can better comprehend how it controls our society.

While there are no specified educational prerequisites for this industry, obtaining a 2-year associate's degree or a 1-to-2 semester certificate in legal secretary skills will assist you in preparing for the difficulties of working in a law firm.

Law companies place a great value on good legal secretaries. Your employers are likely to reward you if you can demonstrate that you are trustworthy, hardworking, and have a keen eye for detail. For further information regarding legal secretary jobs, please visit UK' largest law jobs search board, Simply Law Jobs.

You will generally need specific GCSEs for an intermediate apprenticeship, usually including English and maths, or equivalent. For an advanced apprenticeship, you will need 5 GCSEs with grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent, including English and arithmetic.

Description

Legal Secretary Job Description      

A legal secretary's job is to assist more lawyers with administrative and clerical tasks. This includes everything from dictating and editing legal documents to scheduling depositions, hearings, and meetings, as well as filing and organising essential records. Essentially, legal secretaries ensure that all office procedures and case management are efficient in order to ensure reliability and consistency. According to the legal secretary job description, legal secretaries might work in law firms or corporate legal departments. The majority of legal secretaries have at least an Associate's degree in Legal Studies or a comparable discipline. Three years of professional experience working as a paralegal or legal secretary is essential, as well as a typing speed of fifty words per minute. Legal secretaries with a polite and professional manner have good writing, and oral communication abilities are highly in demand.

Legal Secretary Job Responsibilities

As a legal secretary, it is your duty to proofread and transcribe legal documents. You must file documents with the court on time and accurately. Processing invoices from third parties and vendors and arranging for attorneys' travel arrangements is also your job. It is a core part of your duty to quickly file, organise, scan, copy, and fax legal documents. Answering phone calls, taking notes/messages, and transferring calls as needed, arranging for depositions, hearings, and other meetings in the courtroom are your responsibility. The employers and law firms also require you to keep several agendas and provide frequent reminders to help you meet deadlines.

Skills Required to Build A Legal Secretary Career

You must have an understanding of legal papers and terminology to be a successful legal secretary. To do your work efficiently, you must have familiarity with litigation management software systems. The ability to type at least 50 words per minute with great accuracy is highly demanded. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, along with the ability to prioritise well and meet deadlines, is a plus. The law firms also expect the secretaries to be able to collaborate with attorneys and other coworkers. Maintaining a friendly and professional approach at all times and excellent written and verbal communication abilities are also required. Apply easily to the legal secretary vacancies by visiting Simply Law Jobs.