Legal Secretary – Crime Department

We are an award-winning multidisciplinary law firm with an exceptional track record offering a wide range of specialist legal services to our clients, from medium-sized businesses and NGOs to public figures and private individuals. Ranked as a top-tier firm by the legal directories, some of the most brilliant lawyers in the country work at Bindmans.

Bindmans continues to be ranked by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 as one of the top firms in London and the UK for its specialist areas. We are known for achieving excellent results for clients, often in groundbreaking areas of law. We advise many different types of clients with many different legal issues. We pride ourselves on always providing the best possible service, tailored to the needs of each individual client.

Our Crime Department is seeking to recruit a legal secretary to join the team, which is currently supported by a Personal Assistant.

Overview of key responsibilities

providing secretarial support to the fee earners within the department;
audio typing;
assisting with the preparation of bundles and documents;
booking appointments, arranging meetings and managing diaries;
assisting with client queries;
undertaking administrative tasks and assisting with case administration and preparation.

skills/knowledge requirements

Essential:

Legal experience and knowledge of criminal law is desirable.
Fast and accurate typing is essential (70wpm)

You will need to:

be self-motivated;
have excellent communication, organisation and administrative skills;
have a flexible and professional attitude;
have the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining strong attention to detail.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.

How to apply

Please view the role’s job description and person specification in the downloadable files.

If you are interested in applying please complete the recruitment pack. Completed recruitment packs should be emailed to recruitment@bindmans.com, quoting the vacancy reference number.

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