Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary - Partner Support

Eventus Recruitment Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Employer pension contributions (up to

Life assurance

Holiday purchase/sell

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary to support a Partner in a busy litigation team. The role is full-time and based in the office, with a salary of £28,000–£30,000 and a benefits package.

You will provide dedicated secretarial support, manage correspondence, draft and file litigation documents, and oversee diary and deadlines to ensure smooth case progression. Prior experience in litigation and strong IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years' previous legal secretarial experience within litigation gained with a reputable law firm.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail when handling legal documents and competing requests.
• Strong IT experience and attention to detail.
• Confident liaising with clients and maintaining existing relationships.
• A professional, responsive approach to working with a Partner and colleagues in the team.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated secretarial support to a Commercial Litigation Partner, handling correspondence and administrative work throughout the life of a matter.
• Typing, amending and proofreading letters, emails, court documents, witness statements and other litigation papers from the Partner's instructions.
• Preparing, paginating and checking hearing bundles and supporting the filing and service of documents when required.
• Opening new matters, maintaining accurate electronic files and ensuring correspondence, evidence and key documents are saved promptly.
• Managing the Partner's diary, arranging client meetings and calls, and helping to monitor hearing dates, filing dates and other key deadlines.
• Taking and directing calls, responding to routine enquiries and liaising with clients, counsel, courts and other parties as appropriate.
• Assisting with time recording, invoices and other matter administration, as directed by the Partner.
• Keeping the Partner and wider team informed of urgent correspondence and shifting priorities.

Skills

Two years' legal secretarial exp

Litigation support

Diary management

Client liaison

Job description

Eventus Legal in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Legal Secretary to support a Partner in a busy litigation team. The role is full-time and based in the office, with a salary of £28,000–£30,000 and a benefits package.

You will provide dedicated secretarial support, manage correspondence, draft and file litigation documents, and oversee diary and deadlines to ensure smooth case progression. Prior experience in litigation and strong IT skills are essential.