Audio Typist

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 50 law firm to achieve “Platinum Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

Our Personal Advisory Division (PAD) offers excellent service and legal advice and are committed to delivering an amazing client experience for individuals in the UK. We all need a lawyer to look after our personal affairs at some point in our lives. Whether it's helping to buy a new home, settling a legal dispute or claiming compensation for a life-changing accident or medical injury, the law protects what is important to us.

Our Clinical Negligence team advises private clients on complaints and claims involving any type of medical negligence. When life-changing injuries have been suffered or a Coroner decides to hold an inquest, a specialist team is needed with the experience and knowledge not only of this complex area of law, but also equipped with emotional skills and understanding that extend far beyond technical expertise.  Frequently it is the physical and emotional welfare of our clients that takes precedence over financial considerations, so the team has established partnerships with support groups and qualified individuals who can provide our private clients with the immediate physical and psychological support they may require.

The main purpose of the job is providing typing support to Partners and Legal Advisors within the Birmingham team and to the wider National Team as needed.

• Typing letters, file notes, attendance notes and instructions to Counsel;
• Producing court documents, electronic communications and any other documents required to support the Legal Advisors in the team;
• Preparation of electronic enclosures ready for signing and sending; and
• Electronic filing of all incoming and outgoing correspondence and documentation.

We are looking for applicants to be:

• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision and to a high standard;
• Excellent typists with accurate and fast keyboard skills, as you will be required to maintain typing speeds of at least 65 wpm;
• Good working knowledge of various software applications – word, outlook, digital dictation (PowerPoint and excel helpful but not a necessity);
• Able to work consistently with care and attention ensuring accuracy with all correspondence and documentation;
• Flexible in their approach, with the ability to adapt to change and new practices;
• Methodical and organised with keen attention to detail;
• Highly organised with strong prioritising skills to ensure that the tasks are effectively scheduled within working time available, and that urgent work is completed and returned within the specified timescales;
• Excellent communicators;
• Able to work effectively and without distraction under pressure; and
• Able to integrate within a team as well as working on one’s own initiative and happy to pull together, as part of a team, ensuring telephones/lunch cover

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.