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Direct Employer Legal Secretary/Commercial Property Hughes Paddison Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
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Legal Secretary/Commercial Property
Hughes Paddison
3 weeks left to apply
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom Get directions
Legal Secretary Property (Commercial) Full time

Following relocation of a valued member of our team, we are looking for an experienced legal secretary to join our commercial property department.

This role involves provide secretarial support to the commercial property fee earners, focussing on audio-typing, file/document management and diary management.

About You

This role requires you to have experience of working in a law firm and proficient in the use of Ms Office suite, along with:

• Experience of audio-typing, with a fast and accurate speed
• Experience of using a case-management system desirable, but not essential as training will be given
• Being able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and able to communicate effectively
• A strong attention to detail and great organisational skills
• Ability to use own initiative but not afraid to ask questions when required

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical Insurance
• Income protection scheme

Nº employees 51-200
Founding year 1985
Products / Services Advocacy, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Civil Litigation
Mission Understanding your personal requirements is of paramount importance to us. We want to identify your individual needs and objectives, so that we can work collaboratively with you, and guide you through the legal process every step of the way. For our business clients our team of highly experienced lawyers, specialise in a wide range of business law. We are here to help you navigate the complexities of the legal system. Motivated by your company’s best interests, our lawyers offer open, transparent help and guidance, on a truly personal scale, to enable you to make informed decisions regarding your business and the law.
overview Hughes Paddison is a personal and commercial law firm based in Cheltenham, providing a full range of legal services. Our team of highly skilled lawyers are there to help when you need legal advice and support, whatever your situation.
3 weeks left to apply

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.