TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Accurate typing speed of at least 60 words per minute
• Excellent IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office 365, AdobePro and Excel

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Higgs offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people can complete their best work from the most appropriate location. If you are looking to work flexibly then let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.
We encourage a ‘dress for your diary’ approach which means dressing in a manner appropriate for your schedule or the specific appointments you have on any given day.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Accurate typing speed of at least 60 words per minute
• Excellent IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office 365, AdobePro and Excel

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Higgs offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs’ Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people can complete their best work from the most appropriate location. If you are looking to work flexibly then let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.
We encourage a ‘dress for your diary’ approach which means dressing in a manner appropriate for your schedule or the specific appointments you have on any given day.

OUR PURPOSE

To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.

ROLE PURPOSE

Our Secretaries work collectively as a centralised resource within the Legal Services Department. The team provide a comprehensive level of support to our lawyers across all departments. We aspire to deliver technically superior service. We will ensure that our people have the knowledge and skills to achieve at the highest level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that dictation queues are checked regularly throughout the day, picking up tasks across departments in order of priority
• Liaise with our Office Assistants to delegate administrative tasks, tracking progress through to completion
• Deal promptly with any finance requests such as billing, TT’s in/out and any other queries that may arise
• E-filing, hard copy filing and file maintenance
• Typing letters, emails and file notes as dictated by our fee earners
• Document production, amending and creating documents from our standard templates in line with our standards experienced with track changes and create comparison documents
• Preparing bundles
• Liaise with the PA team as and when required
• Support fee earners with file opening process
• Arrange or, where not appropriate, conduct photocopying, printing, or scanning so relevant documents are collated and distributed in a timely manner
• Liaise with other Secretaries to share tasks and discuss deadlines
• Manage queries, responding as appropriate and/or ensuring that all messages are communicated and responded to

OUR PURPOSE

To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.

ROLE PURPOSE

Our Secretaries work collectively as a centralised resource within the Legal Services Department. The team provide a comprehensive level of support to our lawyers across all departments. We aspire to deliver technically superior service. We will ensure that our people have the knowledge and skills to achieve at the highest level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that dictation queues are checked regularly throughout the day, picking up tasks across departments in order of priority
• Liaise with our Office Assistants to delegate administrative tasks, tracking progress through to completion
• Deal promptly with any finance requests such as billing, TT’s in/out and any other queries that may arise
• E-filing, hard copy filing and file maintenance
• Typing letters, emails and file notes as dictated by our fee earners
• Document production, amending and creating documents from our standard templates in line with our standards experienced with track changes and create comparison documents
• Preparing bundles
• Liaise with the PA team as and when required
• Support fee earners with file opening process
• Arrange or, where not appropriate, conduct photocopying, printing, or scanning so relevant documents are collated and distributed in a timely manner
• Liaise with other Secretaries to share tasks and discuss deadlines
• Manage queries, responding as appropriate and/or ensuring that all messages are communicated and responded to