Legal secretary litigation

Legal Secretary - Part Time (3 days per week) Do you have excellent secretarial skills and a passion for supporting legal professionals? Our client, a well-established law firm based in Stockport, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their dynamic team on a part-time basis. As a Legal Secretary, you will have an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the organisation by undertaking fee earning work under supervision. Your self-management skills and attention to detail will ensure the delivery of services at optimum speed and efficiency. Responsibilities: Prioritise work, maintain efficiency, and uphold client care standards Type dictations accurately and efficiently Assist fee earners in handling tasks on behalf of clients, following the firm #39;s quality and risk management procedures Prepare court documents and bundles in accordance with instructions from fee earners Provide support to fee earners in their absence, taking calls, and assisting with urgent issues Keep clients updated without providing legal advice, making follow-up calls, and sending correspondence to accelerate service delivery Show initiative in requesting information and making inquiries to progress cases promptly Open new files with the support of fee earners and maintain accurate information Draught and send standard letters and manage non-standard letters with relevant enclosures Ensure accuracy and adherence to the firm #39;s house style in all correspondence Raise bills and handle payments, liaising with the accounts team Coordinate the administrative element of managing filing, including opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files Support the team with various tasks such as copying, scanning, binding, and courier bookings Provide secretarial support, including appointment scheduling, travel arrangements, and diary management Undertake training to enhance legal, supervision, and ICT skillsSkills and Qualifications: Strong typing skills (audio 70+ wpm) with attention to detail Excellent organisational and time management abilities Effective communication skills in various mediums Experience in legal secretarial roles, ideally within a Dispute Resolution team Proficient in Case Management and MS Word Familiarity with Case Management administrationWhat our client offers: A supportive and inclusive work environment Training and development opportunities Competitive salary (Circa GBP22,425 depending on experience)Join our client #39;s team and contribute to their success as a Legal Secretary. Apply now with your most up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for the role. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website