Legal Secretary - Dispute Resolution
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- England,London
- full-time
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
AJ Chambers are working with a Legal 500 Market leader who provide legal expertise on a broad range of Property related matters. The Dispute Resolution team are looking for a Legal Secretary who will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Senior Partners. This role requires a high level of organisation, discretion, and a keen understanding of legal processes related to dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Key Responsibilities
* Administrative Support: * Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and other related materials.
* Manage and organise case files, both electronic and hard copies.
* Maintain and update the dispute resolution team’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, hearings, and appointments.
* Travel arrangements - Booking of Hotels, Flights and other travel
* Case Management: * Assist in the preparation and filing of court documents.
* Coordinate with clients, courts, and third-party agencies.
* Track case deadlines and ensure all filings are completed in a timely manner.
* Communication: * Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail.
* Liaise with clients and provide regular updates on case progress.
* Research and Documentation: * Prepare summaries and reports based on research findings.
* Assist in the preparation of briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
* Financial Administration: * Process billing and invoicing for clients inkling BACS and CHAPS payments
* Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial reports.
* Manage expense reports and reimbursements for the dispute resolution team.
* General Office Duties: * Order and maintain office supplies.
* Ensure proper functioning of office equipment.
* Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications and Skills
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Property Disputes, Insolvency and Restructuring would be ideal.
Previous Dictation experience along with Diary and Travel Management is pre requisite.
Salary up to c£45000
For further information please contact Ella Britton
Key Responsibilities
* Administrative Support: * Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and other related materials.
* Manage and organise case files, both electronic and hard copies.
* Maintain and update the dispute resolution team’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, hearings, and appointments.
* Travel arrangements - Booking of Hotels, Flights and other travel
* Case Management: * Assist in the preparation and filing of court documents.
* Coordinate with clients, courts, and third-party agencies.
* Track case deadlines and ensure all filings are completed in a timely manner.
* Communication: * Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls, emails, and mail.
* Liaise with clients and provide regular updates on case progress.
* Research and Documentation: * Prepare summaries and reports based on research findings.
* Assist in the preparation of briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
* Financial Administration: * Process billing and invoicing for clients inkling BACS and CHAPS payments
* Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial reports.
* Manage expense reports and reimbursements for the dispute resolution team.
* General Office Duties: * Order and maintain office supplies.
* Ensure proper functioning of office equipment.
* Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications and Skills
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Property Disputes, Insolvency and Restructuring would be ideal.
Previous Dictation experience along with Diary and Travel Management is pre requisite.
Salary up to c£45000
For further information please contact Ella Britton
Job number 1447912
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Company Details:
AJ Chambers
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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