Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK)
Legal Secretary - Industrial Disease
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We are actively recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join our Industrial Disease team in Cardiff
Working alongside our fee earners, we are seeking those who can provide administrative support, ensuring effective management of files from opening to archiving, whilst also handling post, dealing with enquiries where possible from clients, executive and external parties and lodging documents with the relevant courts. Completion of court forms may also be required, whilst also ensuring new client enquiries are created through our Practice Management System.
We would also be looking for those who can:
- Prepare precedent and non-precedent letters, simple and complex letters, attendances, and internal memoranda as appropriate
- Provide effective support, guidance and delegation to colleagues
- Conduct legal research
Other duties would include:
- Assistance with billing requirements
- Maintaining financial records and bill preparation
- Chasing outstanding costs and disbursements
- Ensuring paying in of cheques
- Managing the fee earners’ time recording, billing and debtor management
Ideally we are looking for those with:
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- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary
- Demonstrable typing skills
- Ability to take instruction through speech recognition
- Experience managing multiple diaries
What We Offer In Return
We offer a hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days
- Pension scheme
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- Income protection insurance
The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award-winning law firm.
Who are we?
Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.
Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.
At Slater and Gordon Lawyers we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company’s future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.
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Your Professional Development
We will also support and encourage you with developing your career with an award-winning law firm. We run courses across our offices and are continuously monitoring and updating the learning and development offering based on what you tell us. We can support you with your continuous professional development by providing funding for professional qualifications, attending external training courses and providing you with a range of internal learning resources.
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
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