DMA Law is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary at our Darlington office to support our resident Solicitor in the Child Care/Family Department.
- Job Title: Legal Secretary
- Location: Darlington
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Office Hours: 5 days per week (35 hours)
- Job Type: Full-time
- Basis: Permanent
- Start Date: ASAP
Ideally, they should have experience as follows:
- Possess all-round experience of Public Family Law
- Possess all-round experience of Legally Aided Work and working knowledge of CCMS (Legal Aid Management System for making applications)
- Possess all-round experience of typing and transcription skills
- Have an ability to create and administer the day to day work efficiently and effectively within this role
- Possess a good level of computer literacy and the ability to use bespoke computer systems
Preferable but not essential as training will be given:
- Use of the SOS Connect case management system
- Be able to be proactive, well organised and be able to use initiative as well as being a team member
Responsibilities will include:
- Direct dictation
- Updating our Case Management system daily, including inputting information, uploading correspondence and documentation and attaching emails (as the Dept. is working towards a ‘paperless office’)
- Diary Management
- Preparation of Bundles
- Making applications for public funding on CCMS
- Communicating with clients and third parties in person and on the telephone
Ideally, the candidate should have a minimum of two years’ experience as a Legal Secretary working in Child Care/Family.
