Care Secretary

Huddersfield | South Elmsall | Barnsley | Leeds

Full-time | Permanent

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Our client is seeking an experienced Care Secretary to join their growing and highly respected Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation where your work will make a genuine difference.

The successful candidate will provide essential support within a busy Care department, helping to deliver excellent client service and assisting with sensitive and important legal matters.

This role would suit a motivated, organised individual with previous legal secretarial experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering a high standard of work.

The Role

As Care Secretary, you will provide key support to Solicitors and the wider team, ensuring the smooth running of cases and maintaining exceptional standards of client care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing secretarial support to Care Solicitors and the wider team

• Typing and preparing legal documents, court documents, correspondence and file notes

• Managing digital dictation using BigHand

• Preparing Legal Aid applications

• Opening and maintaining files within the case management system

• Handling client calls and responding to enquiries professionally

• Liaising with clients and professionals to arrange meetings and appointments

• Managing incoming emails and post

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records

• Preparing bundles and ensuring accurate time recording for billing

• Supporting wider team activities and providing cover where required

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a Care department in a law firm, or similar relevant experience

• Strong typing and digital dictation skills

• Excellent communication and telephone manner

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to prioritise a busy workload effectively

• A proactive approach and ability to use initiative

• A positive attitude and willingness to take on new responsibilities

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• Hybrid working available following probation

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Additional holiday entitlement for long service

• Extra day off for your birthday

• Two half-day Life Admin days

• Health scheme

• Pension scheme

• Two non-contractual bonuses per year

• Team social events and Christmas celebrations

• Strong emphasis on work-life balance

If the above opportunity sounds of interest, please get in touch with Ashleigh O'Hagan at SJC Partners.