Employment Law Secretary or Paralegal

Employment Law Secretary or Paralegal

Location: Leamington Spa

Salary: A competitive salary is offered which will be commensurate with experience

About the firm:

Founded over 200 years ago, our client is a multi-service, high street law firm offering a friendly and supportive workplace, a healthy work/life balance and excellent opportunities for career development. 

The firm offer competitive basic salaries and consider the experience and value that each employee brings to the firm.  They offer competitive salaries, recognising and rewarding employees for positive client feedback, a clean complaints record and the ability to complete matters efficiently, rather than setting high billing targets. Additionally, they offer an excellent benefits package worth approximately £1,000 per year.

What you’ll be doing:

The role will involve:

Providing support to an employment law fee earner
Audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents including settlement agreements, contracts of employment and tribunal documents
Managing diaries, arranging appointments and organising meetings
Liaising with clients by telephone and email 
Opening new files 
Archiving files
Preparing invoicesWho we’re looking for:

Suitable candidates will have:

Previous, up to date experience as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal
Previous experience of supporting an employment law team 
Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience of using a legal case management system
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills and a commitment to a high level of client care
The ability to work well as part of a teamWhat’s on offer:

This is a full-time permanent job.

Benefits include:

23 days’ annual leave plus, rising to 28 days with length of service plus bank holidays
Additional paid leave over the Christmas shutdown period
Company sick pay scheme
Private Healthcare after 2 years’ service
Discounted legal services
Company events
Bereavement leave
Company pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Financial planning services
Subsidised gym membership
Health and wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Free On-site parking
Paid volunteer time
Support with training and development and ample opportunity to progress your careerNote: A competitive salary is offered which will be wholly commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge. 

For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! 

Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.

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