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Legal Secretary
DAC Beachcroft. Provide high-quality support to fee earners as part of a four-person secretarial team .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in legal secretarial support, including managing complex diaries, preparing legal documentation, and maintaining accurate client records. Proficient in using case management systems and Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on client service and attention to detail.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal Secretary ExperienceStrong Typing Skills (65 WPM)Microsoft Office ProficiencyDocument Management Systems ExperienceOrganisational and Prioritisation Skills
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Hard Skills
Legal Documentation PreparationDiary ManagementClient Record MaintenanceCourt Bundle PreparationExpense Claims Processing
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailProactive ApproachStrong Communication SkillsClient-Focused MindsetCollaborative Work Style
Tools & Technologies
IManage/FileSiteVisualfiles3EChrome RiverBigHand
Certifications & Qualifications
Secretarial NVQDiploma or Equivalent Qualification
Industry Keywords
Law FirmLitigation SupportDispute ResolutionCase Management SystemsService Excellence
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide high-quality support to fee earners as part of a four-person secretarial team
- Manage complex diaries and coordinate meetings
- Prepare correspondence and legal documentation from digital dictation
- Support fee earners with day-to-day matter administration
- Build strong relationships with clients and their support teams
- Manage case management systems and open new matters
- Maintain accurate client and matter records
- Process incoming and outgoing post and electronic documentation
- Prepare court bundles and client documentation using PDF Docs or BundleDocs
- Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements
- Assist with business development activities, client events and team communications
- Support billing processes, expense claims, disbursements and e-payments
- Monitor outstanding invoices and assist with debt management activities
- Handle confidential information in accordance with firm policies and data security requirements
- Work collaboratively across the secretarial team to ensure effective workload management and service delivery
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous Legal Secretary experience within a law firm
- Strong typing skills, with a minimum speed of 65 WPM
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- Experience using document and case management systems
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- A proactive and collaborative approach
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities within a busy environment
- Client-focused mindset and commitment to service excellence
- Secretarial NVQ, Diploma or equivalent qualification (desirable)
- Experience with iManage/FileSite, Visualfiles, 3E, Chrome River and/or BigHand (desirable)
- Experience supporting litigation or dispute resolution teams (desirable)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
- Reasonable adjustments during the application, assessment and interview process
- Hybrid working
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Supportive and inclusive culture
- Exposure to complex and interesting work