Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary

Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary
Brighton - Office Based
£25,000 - £30,000
The Firm
Delighted to be working with one of the UK’s leading Legal Firms to find a Legal Secretary to join their Dispute Resolution Team in an exciting position based in Brighton. With modern offices close by to commuter links, a hybrid working model and an extremely competitive salary (up to £30,000 DOE), this is an exciting opportunity for a Dispute Resolution Legal secretary looking for a new opportunity in Brighton.
 
The Role of a Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary:
- Providing full support to Partners / Legal Advisors in a Secretarial / PA capacity with some of the main duties including –
- Diary management
- Email management
- Monthly reports
- Regular billing management to various clients
- Draft email / correspondence
- Complex document production
- Opening / Closing of files
- Money laundering compliance
- Conflict check compliance
- Preparation of expense claims
- Deed management
- Liaising with clients in person and over the phone
- Travel booking
- Preparing bundles
- Answering the telephone and dealing with queries
 
Skills and Qualifications of a Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary:
- Previous Legal PA / Secretarial experience in a Litigation department
- File opening and closing 
- Excellent document production skills
- Self motivated
- Minimum 60wpm typing speed
- Methodical and organised approach
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to prioritise
- Be pro-active and deliver quality service to clients
 
If you are interested in this Dispute Resolution Legal Secretary role in Brighton and believe you have the skills to match what our client is looking for then please apply within or send your CV to rio@douglas-scott.co.uk for immediate consideration or a confidential chat.