Legal Secretary in Dungannon

Job Role:

Legal Secretary in Dungannon

An established practice in Dungannon is recruiting a Legal Secretary to join their administration team. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail.

You will be responsible for preparing legal documents, managing schedules, maintaining case files, and liaising with clients and court personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document Preparation: Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents
• Case Management: Organize and maintain case files, both electronic and physical, ensuring accurate record-keeping and filing of legal documents.
• Scheduling: Manage solicitor calendars by scheduling court dates, meetings, client consultations, and other appointments.
• Client Communication: Serve as the first point of contact for clients, answering phone calls, and relaying messages between clients and legal staff.
• Court Filings: Prepare and file legal documents with courts (electronically or physically), ensuring compliance with filing deadlines.
• Correspondence: Compose and manage routine correspondence including emails, letters, and memos.
• Office Administration: Handle general administrative tasks such as photocopying, mailing, ordering office supplies, and ensuring office equipment is functioning.
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive and privileged information.

Qualifications:

• Education: A minimum of 5 GCSE's to include Maths & English (Grade C and above)
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a legal secretary or as an office administrator