Legal Secretary

• Location: 

  United Kingdom,West Yorkshire, Leeds

• Posted: 24/09/2009 14:02

The Company

OfficeTeam are looking to recruit for a Temporary Legal Secretary to work for their client, a successful legal firm based in the Pontefract area on a six month basis for maternity cover.

The Role

Starting immediately the main duty and responsibility of this role will be to provide support to the fee-earners inthe department, allowing the department to operate at optimum efficiency. The legal secretary is expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative, mindful of client care at all times.This will include but will not be limited to:* Preparation of correspondence and documents for fee-earners through Audio Typing and Word Processing* Filing, opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the Office Manual* Preparation of mail and enclosures for collection by the Administration Assistant* Photocopying* Booking of appointments and meetings* Diary management* Checking of own work to minimise errors and avoid corrections by fee earners* Support the other secretaries where required* Attend to clients in person and over the telephone and provide support in a friendly and professional manner* Attend training when required* Ensure the confidentiality of the firm at all times* To maintain an adequate supply of stationary and office consumables* Various other ad hoc duties as dictated by the role All applicants for this role must have a strong Legal Secretarial background, ideally within the Industrial Disease field and strong Audio Typing and Word Processing skills. In addition to this you must be highly organised, proactive and professional in your approach to work.

Salary & Benefits

This role is to start ASAP so please apply immediately to avoid disappointment. In return you will be offered an hourly rate of between £7ph and £8.50ph plus holiday pay dependant upon experience.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply..

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