Crime Legal Secretary

Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Full Time

Closes in 12 days

The Role

We are looking to recruit a secretary to join our growing Crime Team. This role supports fee earners by assisting with drafting legal documents, taking initial instructions and client statements, dictations, and collating Court bundles while maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality. The role also provides reception cover as required.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents.
• Take initial instructions and client statements.
• Dictate and collate Court bundles.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Provide reception cover as and when required.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an ability to prioritise, cope under pressure, and work to strict deadlines. Good communication and IT skills are essential, as is managing expectations across a wide range of competing needs. Attention to detail, a good work ethic, a willingness to cover a variety of tasks and work outside core hours on occasion if necessary.

What we will offer in return

• Competitive Salary depending on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Professional membership payments.
• Employee referral scheme.