Legal Secretary

Posted:	01/12/24
Recruiter:	Hays
Reference:	2859670664
Type:	Permanent
Salary:	£30,000 Annual
Location:	Leeds
Description:	Secretary - Employment Commercial Secretary - Legal Leeds City Centre £28,000 - £30,000 Hybrid Working Your new company Hays are delighted to be working with a well known law firm in Leeds City Centre. Your new role Coordinating administration of the Employment Commercial team including: Diary management / arranging meetings Coordinating team diaries and arranging travel Opening of client files Ensuring regular and efficient billing and monitoring retainer arrangements Carry out copying, archiving, organisation of client files and filing systems, including electronic filing Make and receive telephone calls, ensuring all calls are managed Arrange couriers/deliveries Dealing with invoices Prepare monthly client billing, expense claims and general finance tasks Maintain database with client and contact details Organisation of meetings, domestic and international travel, accommodation and attendance at external events and conferences Developing good working relationships with both internal colleagues and external clients and contacts as required, promoting a positive working culture and environment Working with teams, including in particular business development, in promoting the interests of business Draft correspondence and prepare standard documentation from audio/copy Developing industry knowledge and attending training as may be necessary or desirable to assist in performance of the role What you'll need to succeed Previous experience working in a legal environment Willingness to travel and support at external events when required Fast and accurate typing speeds Previous experience using a case management system Conversant in document formatting including track changes, auto-numbering and creating table of contents Conversant in document version control Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Digital dictation and any other in-house systems in use throughout the firm Proficient in diary management; meeting arrangements, telephone and email communication What you'll get in return 25 days' annual leave Birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown Holiday buy, sell and carryover scheme BUPA Homeworking equipment Flexible pension scheme Enhanced family leave policies Annual travel season ticket loan Hybrid working and dress for your daily policy Bespoke training and development opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #
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