Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant – Litigation Department (Chiswick)

We are ranked No. 1 within the professional legal directories in many areas of practice – and are respected by peers and clients alike for the work we do. Legal 500 says that we have the “…ethical positioning and moral commitment of a standard civil liberties practice with the quality of the Magic Circle”, while Chambers say that “the principles and heart of this firm make it stand out from the crowd.”

We are seeking to recruit a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to join our Litigation department. The successful candidate will provide secretarial and administrative support to a senior solicitor in the team, based at our Chiswick Office.

Overview of key responsibilities

The principal duties include but are not limited to:

Providing secretarial support to a Solicitor in the Litigation department
Audio/ copy typing of letters, attendance notes
Preparing Court forms/legal documents
Booking appointments, arranging meetings and managing diaries
Liaising with clients, Courts and other parties where required
Attending to clients in person and on the phone
Dealing with file opening, closing and retrieval procedures
Electronic and manual filing of documents
Undertaking administrative tasks and assisting with case administration and preparation
Undertaking Legal Research
Preparing and rendering bills

skills/knowledge requirements

Essential:

Legal experience in a law firm is essential
At least 3-4 years previous experience as a legal Secretary/legal assistant is essential, preferably within the litigation department
Excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills
Excellent computer skills – good working knowledge of MS office and use of Adobe Pro for bundles
Experience of a case management system
Excellent audio typing skills
Good level of numeracy

You will need to:

be self-motivated
have a flexible and professional attitude
have the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining strong attention to detail

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

While we strive to make an impact through the law, we also strive to make an impact as an employer. We are committed to equal opportunities and the nurture of equality and diversity in our workplace.

How to apply

Please view the role’s job description and person specification in the downloadable files.

If you are interested in applying please complete the recruitment pack. Completed recruitment packs should be emailed to recruitment@bindmans.com, quoting the vacancy reference number.

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