Legal Secretary

Eventus Legal are recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join a law firm in their Bishop Auckland, County Durham office. This is a permanent job, offered on a full-time basis. The firm offers a generous salary (depending on experience), along with a holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.

Role responsibilities

The incoming Legal Secretary will be working for an established Partner who specialises in residential conveyancing and criminal matters. You will be providing secretarial and administrative duties encompassing such duties as:

• Opening files on practice management system (Leap)
• Obtaining ID, conducting AML searches and media checks etc.
• Preparing forms
• Preparing documentation relevant to client matters
• Greeting visitors to the office
• Corresponding with clients and/or other law firms by e-mail, letter, or telephone
• Photocopying
• Preparing invoices
• Closing files on practice management system

Person specification

Applications are sought from experienced Legal Secretaries, ideally those with experience in either conveyancing and/or criminal matters. You will also have good typing and IT skills, including previous use of a case-management system (Leap would be advantageous).

You will also have excellent customer service skills and a strong desire to offer outstanding service, with the ability to work as part of a team to contribute to the friendly working atmosphere.

Benefits and Rewards

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join the Bishop Auckland, County Durham office of a supportive and committed team who actively encourage one another. They have generous benefits including:

• A competitive salary depending on experience
• Flexibility over hours worked
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

About the Company

This is a chance to join a highly successful law firm established over 40 years ago with several offices throughout County Durham. They have a small team, but with a very low staff turnover.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Legal Secretary job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at or phone for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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