Legal Secretary
Leeds
Up to £32,000My Client a well known Law Firm are looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their Insolvency team.Main Duties:
In conjunction with fee earner, organise and prioritise workload on an ongoing basis;
Maintain partners’ diaries / be aware of partners’ day to day commitments, and identify and resolve potential scheduling conflicts
Manage, collate and submit the necessary forms for claiming partners’ expenses
Liaise with clients and take instructions, creating and maintaining information relating to clients and their matters;
Liaise with finance to prepare and produce regular financial reports, and work with Partners to monitor financial performance
Prompt and assist in raising invoices on a regular and appropriate basis;
Arranging meetings and organising team diaries; and liaising with marketing and events teams on planning and arranging business development events
Regular telephone and email contact with colleagues and external clients
Assisting with fee-earning duties, including preparing Court bundles , drafting documentation, and conducting searches of public registers
Liaising with finance department to co-ordinate receipt and payment of client money
Opening files in a timely manner ensuring all relevant money laundering documentation is completed to comply with SRA requirements; and engagement letters are prepared and followed-up on a regular basis upon opening of new matters
Liaise with and manage the duties and capacity of the supporting administration team
Complete general ad hoc administrative duties, including filing, photocopying and scanning as and when required by the team
Skills Required:
Experienced Legal Secretary, keen to develop additional legal and business development skills
Efficient and capable of working to deadlines; and managing the deadlines of others
Self-motivated and able to use initiative without being prompted
Excellent organisational and time management skills, and management of others
Attention to detail, with the confidence to challenge and query peers
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; confident with both written and telephone contact to establish a professional rapport with colleagues and clients
Proficient in Microsoft office and other IT packages, and experience of online legal resources such as PLC, Land Registry, Companies House
If you are experienced Legal Secretary or Legal PA interested in this role, please apply ASAP!CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Expected salary
£27964 – 32000 per year
Location
Leeds
Job date
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:34:45 GMT
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