Our client who are a Global Insurance firm are looking to hire a Legal Secretary with Litigation experience to join their team.

As Legal Secretary you will perform a number of administrative duties assisting the Solicitors and Paralegals.

Legal Secretary Duties:

• Maintains solicitors' and staff calendars and reviews calendars daily in order to proactively handle upcoming events and determine dates upon which various pleadings must be served and filed.
• Reviews incoming post to determine urgency and assigns to solicitors and paralegals
• Maintains, organises and indexes all case files for staff solicitors and paralegals.
• Files correspondence, pleadings and other documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs general reception duties: greeting clients and visitors providing necessary telephone assistance including, but not limited to, answering routine questions.
• Schedules / coordinates the taking of witness statements, medical examinations and other court designated hearings and manages document retrieval.
• Assist in composing various basic legal documentation and correspondence.
• Acts as a liaison with experts and witnesses.
• Assists solicitors, paralegals and employees as and when required, including providing assistance for trials, case management conferences, interim hearings, arbitration, mediation and out-of court settlement resolution meetings.
• May assist management in interview process and new hire orientation along with other administrative tasks.
• Conduct preliminary legal research as necessary.

Ideal Candidate:

• Legal / litigation experience
• Strong communication and system skills