Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented legal secretary to join our team at a well-established law firm in Newtownards. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously as well as in a collaborative team.
About This Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing court documents, managing diaries efficiently, answering calls promptly, handling case queries, and relaying messages. They will also assist solicitors with file management and admin tasks, process incoming post, transcribe digital dictation, open and close files, and communicate with colleagues to support the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare court documents and manage the diary efficiently
* Answer calls promptly, handle case queries, and relay messages
* Assist solicitors with file management and admin tasks
* Process incoming post, including opening, scanning, and ensuring GDPR compliance
* Transcribe digital dictation
* Open and close files
* Communicate with Legal Secretaries and colleagues to support the business
* Carry out other administrative tasks as needed
Requirements:
* At least 1 year of experience working as a legal secretary
* Strong attention to detail
* The ability to prioritise tasks whilst working at speed
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* The ability to work autonomously as well as in a team