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Your Career at Carter-Ruck

Carter-Ruck’s unrivalled reputation as one of the UK’s most renowned law firms is built on the talent, energy and commitment of our lawyers and staff.

For this reason, we seek to attract individuals with these qualities to join our teams, whether as qualified lawyers, paralegals or support staff.

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CURRENT VACANCY

Legal Secretary

Carter-Ruck are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic legal secretary to join our Media and International Law team. This role will report to the Practice Manager.

Job description

  • File opening and closing
  • Client due diligence checks
  • Sending out client communications
  • Copy typing of documents
  • Making and taking calls in a professional manner
  • Diary management
    Preparing bills, management of payments, receipts and transfers
  • File archiving
  • Reception cover when needed
  • Ad hoc duties as required

Required knowledge and technical skills

  • Previous experience of working as a secretary (legal environment preferably)
  • Fast, accurate typing skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • A methodical approach and good time management
  • Excellent IT skills (including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel an advantage)
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  • Positivity and adaptability
  • A good standard of written and spoken English.

The role offers a comparable benefits package. If you are interested and would like to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].

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