Legal Secretary

Job Title: Legal Secretary

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with approximately 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm to provide comprehensive secretarial, administrative and legal support to a lawyer.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the lawyer.

* Prepare, draft, format, proofread and amend legal documents, correspondence, letters and court-related documents.

* Open, maintain, organise and close physical and electronic case files.

* Maintain accurate records and ensure legal documents and correspondence are properly filed and readily accessible.

* Manage the lawyer's calendar, appointments, meetings, hearings and other schedules.

* Monitor and keep track of important case deadlines, court dates and filing timelines.

* Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails, telephone calls and other communications.

* Assist with preparation of bills, billing administration, time entries, invoices and related payment matters.

* Maintain strict confidentiality when handling client information, legal documents and sensitive matters.

* Provide general administrative and ad-hoc support to the lawyer as required.

Requirements

* Approximately 5 years of relevant experience as a Legal Secretary, Litigation Secretary or similar legal support professional within a law firm.

* Familiarity with legal documentation, court-related processes, case administration and filing requirements.

* Prior experience directly supporting lawyers, senior lawyers and/or partners.

* Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

* Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

* Able to manage multiple cases, priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

* Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with lawyers, clients and external parties.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word and Outlook.

* High level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

* Diploma, Private Secretarial Certificate, Legal Studies qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.

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EA License No: 18C9251

EA Personnel No: R21102850

EA Personnel Name: Yi Ting