Temporary legal secretary

NOTE: We are only accepting applications from direct applicants and agencies with which we have current agreed terms. Vedder Price s London office is looking for a Temporary Legal Secretary to provide experienced and skilled support to the London lawyers and their clients in all aspects of the law practice. As a Temporary Legal Secretary your job duties will include but not be limited to: Assigned to multiple lawyers Diary management Dealing professionally with telephone calls, clients and other visitors Arrangement of lawyer travel Organization of meetings and events which include client interfacing Maintaining professional and efficient dialogue with clients when lawyers are away, ensuring close attention to client care Preparation of client correspondence Production and processing of documents to include typing and amending lengthy and substantial documents using Firm numbering and styles schemes Proofreading of documents to ensure accuracy Organization and maintenance of filing systems, both paper and electronic Assisting with client care, to include preparation of engagement letters and submitting conflict checks using the Firm’s client intake system (InTapp Open) Inputting of time onto the Firm’s system (InTapp Time) Inputting expenses onto the Firm’s system (Chrome River) Assisting with client billing preparation as required Experience and knowledge of applicable or relevant area of law in which they work Skills Competencies: Type at or above 65 wpm Team player Strong communicator Highly organized with the ability to prioritize conflicting demands Discretion and diplomacy High level of attention to detail Professional attitude, committed, enthusiastic with a sense of urgency A can-do attitude Pride in quality of work, taking responsibility for getting the job done Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Pro-active approach Problem-solver Flexibility in working hours and willingness to assist with overtime when required Qualifications Required Experience: Fully proficient in working with Microsoft Office applications for word processing and document production with the knowledge to resolve complicated formatting issues Sound legal secretarial experience in a law firm within a Corporate department Familiarity with client care processes General education equivalent to grades A-B in GCSE Maths and English Legal Secretary Diploma a plus Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software: Fully proficient in working with Microsoft Office applications for word processing and document production with the knowledge to resolve complicated formatting issues Knowledge of iManage a plus