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Litigation Secretary

Ashford

£21,000-£26,000

Full-Time Permanent

Benefits:

* 5% pension

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Staff days out

* Training courses offered

Our client is looking for an organised secretary to provide full support to the dispute resolution solicitors, including arranging appointments, dealing with client queries in person and by phone, together with preparation of correspondence and documents by audio typing via the digital dictation system.

Key Responsibilities as Litigation Secretary:

* Filing, photocopying and opening/closing/archiving client files in a timely manner.

* Assisting with all aspects of personal and commercial disputes including the preparation of Court forms and legal documents.

* Liaising with clients, Courts and third parties as necessary.

* Maintaining and coordinating diary and diary notes and reporting on these as necessary.

* Regular consideration of client files and liaising with fee earners on any action required.

* Working as a member of the secretarial team; answering incoming calls, greeting visitors to Reception on occasion, collection/delivery of daily incoming/outgoing post, and any other general office administrative duties as required.

* Clearly identify the standards and systems required to continually improve client service.

* To have a personal development plan and evaluate the effect of training on achievement.

* To comply with all the Firm’s relevant policies and procedures and ensure confidentiality on all appropriate matters.

* To agree clear objectives linked to the Firm’s business plan and participate in the performance management system, assessing performance and giving feedback as relevant.

Key Requirements:

* Highly organised.

* IT skills.

* Great communication skills.

* Compliance with the firm’s accounts and administrative disciplines and procedure