Vacancy Detail

Commercial/Litigation Legal Secretary

We are looking to recruit a Company/Commercial and Litigation Legal Secretary to work in a busy high street firm based in Sheffield city centre.

The role requires the successful candidate to provide support to the Company/Commercial and Litigation departments, including Employment work and also to assist around the firm generally in all departments. This is a busy and varied role.

What they are looking for:

•             Prior work experience in a law firm is essential.

•             Ability to work effectively within different teams but also to feel confident working autonomously.

•             Microsoft Office including Word and Excel is essential.

•             Good English, grammar and spelling and numerical skills.

•             Excellent communication skills - experience in dealing with clients face to face and via telephone is essential as some work to cover reception and other public facing work will be required.

•             Ability to organise and prioritise workload within the required timescales.

•             An understanding of the need for confidentiality and discretion, which are essential for working in a solicitor’s firm.

•             Experience of Partner for Windows is desirable.

•             Working knowledge in Company/Commercial and Litigation is desirable.

Attached below is a non-exhaustive list of the typical duties a Company/Commercial and Litigation Secretary would be expected to cover:

•             Dictation typing

•             opening and closing files

•             updating records on our database

•             Copying and scanning

•             Monthly billing

•             Making appointments

•             Creating bundles

•             Liaising with Court and Clients

Excellent career progression is on offer and an element of ‘Working from Home’ may be considered upon successful completion of the probationary period.

To discuss further please call Ryan Nicholls on 07901-950841 or email your CV to ryan.nicholls@graftonnicholls.co.uk

Location: Sheffield city centre | Salary: 20000 - 21000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 16/02/2023