Legal secretary (full-time)

We are a full-service law firm noted for giving expert, practical and personal service to local, national and international clients.

We have a solid reputation for providing first-class legal advice, high-calibre yet approachable lawyers, and exceptional client care to local, national and international clients.

Our dispute resolution team offers a high quality service for commercial clients and individuals and has an outstanding reputation for excellence, efficiency and results. Our aim is to provide a service to clients that is second to none.

A bit about the role

An opportunity has arisen for a friendly and motivated individual to join our highly regarded dispute resolution team as a legal secretary. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional firm where service is paramount.

You will be assisting the lawyers to deal with their large and varied caseloads. This will include:

• opening files and dealing with initial correspondence to clients and others and also compliance issues (such as anti-money laundering)
• audio typing and producing letters and documents
• preparation of court forms, trial bundles and submission of documents via the HMCTS portal
• liaising with the firm’s accounts department regarding payments and receipts relating to client matters and producing invoices
• subject to supervision, liaising with clients and third parties as directed.

A bit about what we need from you

• You may have worked in a dispute resolution department before, and you may have some familiarity with this area of work (but this is not essential if you are motivated and keen to learn).
• You will be proactive, motivated, and highly organised, with an ability to manage your workload effectively and efficiently.
• You will have excellent communication skills since the role will involve plenty of contact with clients, estate agents, and other solicitors.
• You will be a team player.
• You will have good IT skills and have experience in using case management software (the firm uses SOS Connect).
• You will thrive on working hard and enjoy being in a very busy environment.

A bit about us

Willans employs around 80 people at our four Regency offices overlooking the park on Imperial Square in Cheltenham. We provide a friendly and supportive working environment, a competitive salary and pension scheme.

• Contract: Permanent, subject to a satisfactory probationary period.
  Hours per week: Monday to Friday 9am-5.15pm with an hour for lunch.
• Start date: Asap
• Remuneration: As well as a competitive salary and pension, we offer a range of staff benefits including medical cover, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and excellent working conditions.

To apply please email us your CV with a covering letter for the attention of Bridget Redmond, our managing partner.

Willans is an equal opportunities employer.

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