Legal Secretary – Litigation Department
We are hiring experienced Legal Secretary to come and work in our Litigation Department!
Find out more about department you would be working in here
Do you want to join one of the fastest growing law firms in the UK, with a vibrant office in Liverpool City Centre overlooking Liverpool’s liver birds and waterfront, where there is a culture of genuine care and dedication for our clients and colleagues.
CEL Solicitors is on a huge growth trajectory with a plan to be the UK’s number one consumer law firm that is renowned, nationally, for legal services and financial complaints.
At CEL, we blend the professionalism of a corporate firm with the warmth of a family business
We offer an unparalleled opportunity to join our unique business. We are different, but in a good way!
Fancy a game of pool or darts during your lunch break? On Fridays, we wrap up at 3:30pm and head to our bar for a drink of your choice before joining in the excitement at our amphitheatre, where we host guest speakers or occasional talent shows! Plus, hitting our targets might just earn you a holiday getaway! Explore our vibrant offices and the exciting activities we enjoy here.
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and professional Legal Secretary to join our Personal Injury and Litigation team. Full training will be provided, ensuring you are confident in all aspects of the role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in a supportive and dynamic legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide general administrative support to the legal team.
- Prepare materials for ongoing case progression.
- Answering and transferring telephone calls, taking messages, and welcoming visitors.
- Liaise with clients, visitors, and other contacts via email, telephone, and in person as required.
- Assist colleagues with various duties, including out-of-office errands such as posting documents, banking, and delivering court papers.
- Prepare, send, and receive correspondence.
- File, photocopy, scan, and maintain accurate records of documents.
- Transcribe dictation and perform general typing tasks.
- Use Microsoft Office Suite and the Proclaim case management system for daily tasks.
- Assist the team with daily work to support case management.
- Undertake other duties as required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
Requirements:
- Ability to multitask effectively and prioritize workload.
- Confident and professional manner in all interactions.
- Positive, flexible, and proactive attitude.
- Strong team player who can also work independently.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive training in all aspects of the role.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunity to develop your legal career within a growing department.
To all Recruitment Agencies:
At CEL Solicitors, agency resumes are strictly prohibited. Do not submit agency resumes or forward them to our job advertisements or CEL Solicitors employees. Be aware that CEL Solicitors will not assume any responsibility for fees incurred due to unsolicited resumes.
To ensure a fair and efficient application process, all candidates are kindly requested to submit their applications directly through the advertised platform. We kindly ask that you refrain from reaching out to the company or its employees via email, LinkedIn, or any other communication channels for inquiries or updates. Please note that any attempts to contact us through these channels will not receive a response. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Compensation & Benefits:
Gratitude is one of our core values. To show appreciation for our team, we offer:
Benefits:
- Private Health Care 🏥
- Enhanced Sickness Entitlement 🤒
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Leave 🍼
- Death in Service from day one of employment💐
- Bike 2 Work 🚲
- Company Bar 💃
- Paid Exam Leave 💻
- Paid Company Parties 🥳
- Birthday Day Off 🎁
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays ✈️
- Christmas Closure (on top of your annual leave allowance) 🎄
- Early Finish Fridays 🥂
- Work from Home days 💻
