QED are representing an outstanding Law Firm in Newcastle who are looking for a legal secretary to join their employment & immigration team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has previous secretarial experience within a legal/professional environment and would like to further their career.

The firm is moving into a brand new amazing office in the upcoming months, offers hybrid working and a generous salary & benefits package

A day in the office will look like:
 

• Effective prioritisation and ownership of tasks whilst managing a full workload
• Providing a first class client-facing service, liaising positively with clients and their support staff over the phone/Teams, email and in person, and building relationships as appropriate
• Booking client and internal meetings, video and audio conferences
• Helping to set up new clients by getting Client identification documents, Company reports, Creditsafe reports etc and completing New Client Administration Forms
• Accurate and timely preparation of correspondence, agreements and other documents, including from digital dictation
• Creating and editing spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations, making the most of available technology and showing appropriate creativity to maximise professional impact of documentation
• Amending documents, proof reading and creating comparisons to highlight changes
• Inputting relevant information into the team's case management system
• Preparing document bundles for fee earners
• Preparing draft engagement letters
• Opening and closing files
• Ensuring that client contact information is kept up to date on relevant systems
• Arrange client events, meetings and training sessions and booking attendance at external seminars
• Liaising with Counsel, other legal representatives and outside agencies (Office Services etc)

To hear more about this fantastic opportunity please contact Amy Spark from QED Legal or click ‘apply below.