Legal Secretary | Litigation

We are looking to expand our team of legal secretaries that provide solid support to our litigation department and highly skilled team of lawyers. This role is ideally suited to an outgoing , positively driven personality, that can confidently handle full A to Z legal secretarial tasks, both inhouse and out of office, being involved with relative activities relating to court clerk & probation responsibilities as well as with other Cyprus Government Authorities.

Main responsibilities included in the role:

• Providing secretarial support to team of lawyers (copies, scan and fax, emails, preparing letters etc) and anything else the lawyers and litigation department requires;
• Filling of documents and maintaining an organised filling system both in hardcopy and electronic form maintaining accurate and updates system at all times;
• Updating the Diaries of Lawyers court appearances both in hard copy and electronic calendar;
• Updating and informing clients of the progress of their cases/ answering department calls and handling calls for lawyers;
• Maintaining and updating internal CRM system (Zygos);
• Preparation of court pleadings, Applications etc;
• Preparation of land register pleadings, Applications etc;
• Preparation of inland tax registry pleadings, Applications etc;
• Preparing expense catalogue for purpose of court;
• Submitting applications through Ariadne (land registry, iJustice) etc;
• Supporting in the training of Legal Trainees and mentoring on new members;
• Coordinating with front desk for ordering stationery and department stock supplies;
• External responsibilities, if /where / when necessary (collecting / delivering mail from P.O.Box, court etc);
• Managing court applications and submissions of Affidavits, Pleadings, HE registrations in support to corporate department. Manage stamp procedures, stamp recordings in stamp book and update CRM of court expenses and relevant folders;
• Support in the training of colleagues regarding out of office activities.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Secretarial studies or Office Administration;
• Strong Typing and shorthand skills in Greek and English;
• Clear and accurate communication skills in both Greek and English;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office;
• Experience 4+ years;
• Focussed, respectful and polite and with a motivation to help and learn;
• Good organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail;
• Must have a valid driving licence.

Job Type:

Full-time or Part-time options available.