Byrne Wallace Shields
Legal Secretary - Litigation & Regulation
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Byrne Wallace Shields LLP is a large and progressive law firm, providing a full range of legal services to our clients. The working environment is both challenging and interesting, as we are at the leading edge in many of the legal areas in which we practice.
We currently have a vacancy for a Legal Secretary to join our growing Litigation & Regulation team. Reporting to a partner on a day-to-day basis, the role will have the following responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation of briefs, discovery documentation, and case materials
- Produce quality work fast and efficiently
- Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, reports, pleadings, and court-related documentation
- Liaise professionally with clients, counsel, courts, regulatory bodies, external parties, and other legal professionals
- Prepare billing information, manage time recording processes, and assist with client account administration where required
- Assist with general administrative tasks, including correspondence management, scheduling, and reporting
- General handling of files post completion, including file closure
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Suitable candidates will be able to demonstrate:
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- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a busy team
- Demonstrate attention to detail & excellent organizational skills
- Maintain confidentiality internally and externally
- Flexible attitude
- Contribute to the business objectives and liaise with other teams within the firm where suitable.
Legal Secretarial experience in a professional legal environment is required.
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