Assistant secretary Work, Jobs in Pontefract, Wyk (with Salaries)

Legal Assistant/Secretary
Cowling Swift & Kitchin Solicitors —York
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- IT
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5d
Assistant Secretary
The Oddfellows —Leeds
- £16 an hour
- Part-time
- Social media management
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
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Assistant Medical Secretary
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —York
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Typing
- Relocation assistance
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Medical Secretary/PA
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust —Leeds
- £28,392 - £31,157 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Flexible schedule
12d
Legal Secretary REG Hub 2
DAC Beachcroft —Leeds
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
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Legal Assistant/Secretary

Cowling Swift & Kitchin Solicitors
York

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
5 days ago

Qualifications

Filing
Microsoft Office
File management
Organisational skills
IT
Typing
Swift
Audio typing
Communication skills

Full job description

Company Overview

Cowling Swift & Kitchin Solicitors is a well established and busy high street legal practice based in York City Centre.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join our friendly and professional team.

This is a fully office-based role supporting fee earners across a variety of practice areas and requires an individual who can work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support across multiple departments, including:

Civil Litigation (preferable)
Family Law (preferable)
Residential Conveyancing
Wills and Probate
Commercial Matters
Charity Law and Regulatory Matters

Key Responsibilities

Providing secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners.
Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence.
Managing client files and ensuring compliance with firm procedures.
Handling telephone enquiries and liaising professionally with clients, courts, counsel, estate agents and third parties.
Opening, maintaining and closing files.
Diary management, appointment scheduling and meeting coordination.
Assisting with billing, invoicing and file management.
Preparing court bundles and legal documentation.
Undertaking online submissions and filings with relevant authorities.
Managing incoming and outgoing post, emails and documentation.
Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to professional standards at all times.

Requirements

Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or similar role within a solicitors' practice.
Experience supporting fee earners in:
Litigation
Conveyancing
Family Law
Proficiency in LEAP Legal Software.
Experience using HMCTS online services and court filing systems.
Knowledge of the Claims Portal for personal injury and litigation matters.
Experience dealing with Charity Commission online filings and submissions.
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
Excellent communication and client care skills.
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements

Experience in additional areas of private client work, including Wills and Probate.
Audio typing and digital dictation experience.
Understanding of legal compliance and file management procedures.

Work Location: In person

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