Job Details

Specialist criminal practice seeks Legal Secretary in London on a permanent basis.

A new opportunity has arisen for a tenacious legal secretary to join our clients’ crime department in their London office. Delivering comprehensive administrative services on a permanent basis, the successful secretary will manage a varied workload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients and external professionals in person and over the telephone
• Ensuring important bail and court dates are in the diary
• Managing files to a high standard
• Use of case management systems to produce documents
• Drafting legal documentation to include court forms
• General administrative work including photocopying and filing
• Undertaking any other additional duties as required

The Candidate

• Applications are encouraged from legal secretaries with a minimum of two years’ experience working within a similar role
• Previous experience supporting fee earners in crime is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided
• Excellent IT and fast and accurate typing skills
• Highly organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines when under pressure
• Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Works well as part of a team but is equally comfortable working on their own initiative

The Firm

Our client is a specialist criminal practice established more than 30 years ago. Led by six partners and a team of experienced lawyers and advocates, they are able to provide first class, expert advice, and representation to clients across the full range of criminal offences. With multiple offices in the capital and beyond they are well-placed to continue their success with an enviable reputation in the capital and further afield.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Career development training and mentoring

Legal Secretary - Crime

For further details of this Criminal Legal Secretary vacancy, please contact Ajay quoting reference AP02621441.

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