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JOB VACANCY
LEGAL SECRETARY POSITION - (CLAIMANT) - BRISTOL
Posting Date: 9 March 2017
Closing Date: 8 April 2017
Location: Bristol, BS1
Salary: Market Rate
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time and Part Time considered
Start Date: TBC
Overview
An opportunity has arisen within Metcalfes, a quality medium sized law firm in Bristol city centre
with a solid reputation in personal injury work, for a personal injury/clinical negligence legal
secretary.
As a well-respected and progressive law firm you will play a key role alongside other Legal
Secretaries providing the essential support that ensures the department runs smoothly and to its
optimum efficiency.
Essential Skills
You should be an experienced Legal Secretary or similar who can demonstrate:
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Relevant experience gained within a personal injury/clinical negligence department;
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Experience of working in an office environment and able to demonstrate a good understanding
of office procedures and etiquette;
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Excellent typing speed;
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Excellent attention to detail and good proof-reading skills;
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Sound grammatical and mathematical ability;
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In relation to client care, it is essential to adopt a helpful and friendly approach and possess the
necessary interpersonal skills to perform this role successfully;
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Able to communicate effectively at all levels;
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Ability to work to tight deadlines;
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Good organisational skills and the ability to work on own initiative is important;
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An excellent telephone manner is essential; and
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IT literate – confident user of Word.
Desirable Skills.
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Previous use of a DocMan and BigHand(advantageous); and
Experience of Excel.
Please note we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate
the skills necessary to fulfil this kind of role.
We are an equal opportunities employer aiming for diversity in our workforce.
If you are interested in this vacancy at Metcalfes, please send your CV to Sian Frampton at:
Metcalfes Solicitors, 46-48 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4LY.
Alternatively, please email: [email protected] or call 0117 929 0451 for more
information.