We are recruiting a Temp week to week (permanent option also) Legal Administrator to join the Head of the Personal Injury department of a legal firm in D8 that specializes in Criminal law.
Ideally, candidates will have previous litigation experience or be an enthusiastic graduate with a minimum of 1-2 years legal/litigation experience.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2+ years' experience, be well organized, and have the ability to work as part of a team.
Responsibilities will include:Prepping of pleadings for Court and issuing Motions in particular which we need someone with experience for.Digital dictation and production of all documents, correspondence, pleadings, briefs, accurately and in a timely manner.Interact with the firm's solicitors on a proactive basis – communicating and working to resolve any issues that may arise on a day-to-day basis.Manage and organize solicitors in all aspects of their calendars promptly and efficiently.Support client relationships including maintaining client contact details.File management including accurate filing, ensuring safe and efficient handling of confidential data.Liaising with the legal cost team with regard to invoicing, etc.General administration as required from time to time.Requirements include:A minimum of two years litigation secretarial experience.Excellent organizational skills and abilities to prioritize a heavy workload.Strong attention to detail.Strong IT skill sets to include MS Office, Excel, case management, discovery management, and other IT skills essential.Excellent typing skills required, at least 65+ words per minute or more.Excellent administration skills and an ability to prioritize work is essential.Ability to work on own initiative with excellent organizational skills.A professional manner and excellent communications, both written and oral.
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