We are recruiting a Temp week to week (permanent option also) Legal Administrator to join the Head of the Personal Injury department of a legal firm in D8 that specializes in Criminal law.
Ideally, candidates will have previous litigation experience or be an enthusiastic graduate with a minimum of 1-2 years legal/litigation experience.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2+ years’ experience, be well organized, and have the ability to work as part of a team.
Responsibilities will include:
* Prepping of pleadings for Court and issuing Motions in particular which we need someone with experience for.
* Digital dictation and production of all documents, correspondence, pleadings, briefs, accurately and in a timely manner.
* Interact with the firm's solicitors on a proactive basis – communicating and working to resolve any issues that may arise on a day-to-day basis.
* Manage and organize solicitors in all aspects of their calendars promptly and efficiently.
* Support client relationships including maintaining client contact details.
* File management including accurate filing, ensuring safe and efficient handling of confidential data.
* Liaising with the legal cost team with regard to invoicing, etc.
* General administration as required from time to time.
Requirements include:
* A minimum of two years litigation secretarial experience.
* Excellent organizational skills and abilities to prioritize a heavy workload.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Strong IT skill sets to include MS Office, Excel, case management, discovery management, and other IT skills essential.
* Excellent typing skills required, at least 65+ words per minute or more.
* Excellent administration skills and an ability to prioritize work is essential.
* Ability to work on own initiative with excellent organizational skills.
* A professional manner and excellent communications, both written and oral.
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