Receptionist / Legal Secretary – Leek

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented team player who will be the first point of contact for visitors at the office, greeting them in a polite and well-spoken manner. You will also be assigned duties as required (i.e. organization of inbound and outbound mail, administrative work, and general clerical support).

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls to the correct Fee Earner
• Distribute mail (incoming and outgoing)
• Act as first point of contact for visitors
• Opening new Criminal and Civil files
• Diarising and checking against LEAP and Common Platform for Criminal clients
• Typing letters / attendance notes from dictation sent from the Fee Earner for Criminal and Civil
• Bail Back chasing when Practice Manager is on leave
• Reviewing Court lists when Practice Manager is on leave
• Sending instructions to medical practitioners for Civil clients
• Gaining medical records for Civil clients
• Assistance for preparation for litigation for Civil clients
• Instructions for Counsel for Civil clients
• Checking Claims portals for Civil clients
• Creating Legal Aid packs for Fee Earners for Criminal department
• Checking the Enquiries inbox and forwarding the email to the correct department
• Booking appointments for Fee Earners and clients
• Taking payments from clients using the card machine
• Making refreshments for staff and clients

Qualifications

• High school diploma or relevant work experience
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude

Salary: £23,000 – £24,000 dependent upon experience, all training will be provided

Hours: 9am – 5pm (Monday – Friday)

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