Interim Legal Secretary

Page are working exclusively with a well known Legal firm based in Manchester. This is an exciting interim opportunity, for someone who enjoys supporting fee earners and has a can do attitude and working in Legal services.

Client Details

The client is a large leading Law firm, looking to hire an interim Legal Secretary on a 8 month period with a possibility of an extension in Manchester.

Description

They key responsibilities of the interim Legal Secretary are:

• Provide administrative support to one or more lawyers
• Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners
• Greet visitors and perform initial screening of clients
• Attend trials and type minutes
• Write case briefs and synopses of depositions, contracts and testimony
• Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research
• Source and verify important case intelligence
• Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, motions or petitions
• Preserve an updated case record system
• Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
• Maintain and update inventories of contact details
• Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders

Profile

To be successful in applying for the interim Legal Secretary you will be:

• Immediately available
• Experience in all the above
• Excellent communications skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work in Manchester City Centre

Job Offer

£10 -14 per hour + Possibility of an extension + Enjoy working in Legal Services