Legal Secretary Employment Law
- Employer
- Clayton Legal
- Location
- England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary
- negotiable
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2018
- Reference
- 34430
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- Practice area
- Employment
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- Not applicable
- Position
- Legal secretary
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
Legal Secretary (fixed term contract)
Employment Law Department
Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary based on experience
My client is a Legal 500 firm and one of the largest firms in the North East. They have an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality partner-led advice with exceptional personal service. They are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join the team specifically for Employment Law.
The role
My client requires an experienced Legal Secretary to assist our Employment department, to cover a period of maternity leave. This role is a full time position working from the hours of 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and involves all aspects of secretarial support, including the following:
- providing efficient and effective support to Partners / Fee Earners
- typing and using a case management system to produce documents including letters, forms etc
- liaising directly with clients and other professionals; making appointments and managing diaries
- assisting with post, photocopying, scanning, filing and file management
- undertaking administrative tasks including document sorting, paying disbursements and collating information
Requirements
They require a self-motivated, highly organised and enthusiastic individual who is able to work quickly and accurately often within tight timescales with minimal supervision. Previous Legal Secretary experience in an Employment department would be an advantage.
You will need to be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (including basic excel) and be confident in creating, amending and formatting large complicated documents. Knowledge of Case Management and Digital Dictation systems is essential. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a professional manner with the ability to deal with a variety of enquiries and be confident in dealing with clients.
The role has a varied range of responsibilities and previous experience (minimum 12 months) in a similar role is highly desirable. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and motivated team with an excellent working environment and competitive salary. If your experience matches the criteria above, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
To apply for this role please forward your CV to Josie at Clayton Legal j.pike@clayton-legal.co.uk
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.
Company
With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.
What we specialise in
We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.
We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:
- Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
- Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Corporate & Commercial
- Employment
- Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
- Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
- Family
- Compliance and Regulatory
- Banking
- Cost Lawyers
- Practice Management/Legal Cashiers
Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-
- The North West
- Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
- The West and East Midlands
- London and the Home Counties
- The South West
Why Clayton Legal?
- We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
- We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
- We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
- We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
- Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
- We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.
We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.
So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.clayton-legal.co.uk/
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