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Legal Secretary - PA
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: RH16, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
We are delighted to be working alongside a very established legal services organisation who is seeking to recruit a Legal Secretary / PA to join their team in Haywards Heath on a permanent and full time basis
My client is highly thought of within their sector and offers an excellent environment and team in which to work. This role is full time (Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm) and is office based. This is a rare opportunity to join an established and very reputable company within their field.
Legal Secretary / PA
Full time permanent role
Mon-Fri (Apply online only) - office based role
Haywards Heath - There is no parking available at the office but there are public car parks along with free street parking nearby. The mainline train station is also a short walk from the office.
Salary - circa £30000 per year plus very good all round company benefits and annual bonus. 21 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays, plus a minimum of 3 days additional holiday provided for Christmas shutdown.
This is an exceptional opportunity to use your skills and experience gained within a Legal Secretarial role
The role - Legal Secretary / PA
We are looking for a Legal Secretary / PA to the Litigation/Dispute Resolution Partner at our clients prestigious law firm in Sussex. This role will place you at the heart of the litigation department’s operations, providing high-level support.
If you have strong experience supporting at Secretary/PA level within a law firm (you do not need experience within Litigation / Dispute Resolution), we’d like to hear from you now! Interviews are taking place between now and Christmas.
Duties will include:
PA & Administrative Support
Provide comprehensive PA support to the Partner, including diary management, travel arrangements, and expense processing.
Manage incoming correspondence, calls, and emails, ensuring timely responses and prioritisation.
Draft, format, and proofread correspondence and legal documents with a high degree of accuracy.
Prepare bundles for court hearings, mediations, and client meetings.
Manage electronic filing systems and maintain up-to-date case files in line with procedures.
Litigation Support
Assist with the preparation and submission of court documents, adhering to court deadlines and procedural requirements.
Co-ordinate disclosure, witness statements, and trial bundles.
Liaise with counsel, experts, clients, and court officials.
Track key dates and maintain case timetables.
Experience, competencies and knowledge required:
Good experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary, ideally within a Litigation or Dispute Resolution but not essential at all.
Knowledge of court procedures and case management systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong IT proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and document management systems.
High attention to detail, with the ability to work in a busy environment, whilst meeting deadlines.
For more information regarding this new and exciting Legal Secretary / PA opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out!
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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