Legal Secretary - Property Casualty - London

Department:

Global London Insurance - London Property CasualtyLocation:

LondonDescription:

Working as part of a team, you will provide an excellent standard of secretarial support to the Property Casualty team. You will work both individually and as part of a team to act as a point of contact for lawyers and to ensure the effective completion of their work, undertaking a variety of secretarial tasks. Provide a high quality, comprehensive workflow management and organisational service to lawyers in the group and exceptional client service.Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management: keep up to date with client-specific protocols and processes, implement and train others where necessary, and monitor ongoing compliance.Administrative: handle outgoing correspondence (including electronic communications and encryption of documents) in line with client requirements; manage/understand external case management systems; prepare documentation for Counsel and experts; file and archive documents; maintain up-to-date client contact information; update document bundles; keep case files organised.Communication: act as a key point of contact for lawyers, monitor and respond to emails, forward client-related correspondence to appropriate lawyers, and draft responses as needed; liaise with colleagues and other departments; coordinate planned absences and arrange cover.Financial: assist with billing/e-billing tasks, update time allocations and disbursements, coordinate the WIP process, and handle matter-related finance administration including BACs and expenses.Customer Service: coordinate team meetings, keep service users updated on progress, and proactively offer assistance as needed.Firm-wide: operate within the international firm structure, manage risk and data security, and work to mitigate commercial risk. Maintain alignment with the firm’s values and brand.Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: prior experience in a legal or professional services environment; ability to manage multiple priorities; advanced Microsoft Office and document/case management system skills; excellent communication and client service mindset; high attention to detail; flexibility to discuss and participate in flexible working arrangements.Note for Recruitment Agencies

DAC Beachcroft manages vacancies via in-house recruitment. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our PSL. Speculative CVs sent without prior instruction will not be accepted.For PSL queries, contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.comSeniority level:

Entry levelEmployment type:

Full-timeJob function:

LegalIndustries:

Law Practice

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