Legal Secretary - Court of Protection

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join my clients award winning team in their West Kirby offices.

This role is suited to experienced legal secretaries and recent law graduates who have a passion for pursuing a career within Court of Protection and Mental Health Law.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Previous experience working in a firm of solicitors.
• Previous legal experience in mental health law is desirable
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and a desire to work in this area
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Tact and resilience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Competent in the use of Information Technology

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Fast and accurate audio typing, accurate production of correspondence and documents using digital dictation.
• Able to produce a high standard of work often to tight deadlines whilst maintain accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
• File opening, closure and archiving.
• Speaking to clients, experts, hospitals and courts on telephone and taking detailed yet concise messages and assisting when appropriate.
• Managing fee earners diaries, updating key dates and appointments.
• Accurate completion of time recording.
• Maintaining careful checks that all deadlines are met.
• Photocopying, scanning, printing, filing and other general admin tasks.
• Ability to prioritise and cope with changing demands.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.