Legal Secretary – Insurance Litigation

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Legal Secretary – Insurance Litigation. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Friendly and relaxed culture
• Global law firm
• Excellent staff benefits inlcuding gym membership

Clyde & Co is an energetic global law firm with leading corporate clients and we are seeking a professional and vibrant Legal Secretary to join our Sydney office on a full-time basis in our Insurance Litigation practice.

The role

The support team in the Sydney office work closely together and are true team players.  The environment is positive, collaborative and flexible.  The role will provide you with variety in your day as you will be responsible for the following:

• creation of short form correspondence and court documents;
• generating briefs to counsel and liaising with junior and senior counsel on matter coordination;
• capturing and recording fee earner business development activities and liaising with clients;
• diary management, including organising internal and external client meetings and arranging flights and accommodation;
• attending to client and matter queries, including managing the process of opening new clients and matters through to closure of a matter;
• monthly billing, including ensuring that client SLA's and specific billing requirements are followed;
• creating and editing of PowerPoint presentations;
• assisting with coordination and planning of internal and external events

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• at least 3 years' experience as a legal secretary;
• be proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Microsoft Office 2010);
• have a typing speed of at least 65 WPM with strong attention to detail;
• have professional and polished presentation with clear and concise communication; and
• be a team player with a flexible approach.

About the firm

Clyde & Co is a leading, sector-focused law firm with more than 2000 legal professionals and 3300 staff in 46 offices on six continents. It has a focus on five core global sectors that position it at the heart of global trade and commerce: insurance, trade & commodities, energy, transport and infrastructure. The firm has doubled in size twice in the last ten years, is one of the fastest growing law firms in the world and has ambitious plans for further growth.

How to apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm.  If you are interested in this position, please submit your application (including cover letter and CV) online via our job board by copying and pasting the below link into your web browser:

https://fsr.cvmailuk.com/clydecocareers/main.cfm?page=jobSpecific&jobId=39923&rcd=93557&queryString=groupType%5F21%3D3493%26groupType%5F33%3D3495%26groupType%5F8%3D2861%26groupType%5F4%3D%26groupType%5F6%3D

Please note that only candidates that have been selected for interview will be contacted.