Dynamic Commercial Litigation Secretary — Southampton

Lawfront; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

Trethowans in Southampton is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Litigation team. You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, manage diaries, arrange meetings and coordinate appointments.

This role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail and strong communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal case management are advantageous, with a professional, client-focused approach essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally in litigation or dispute resolution
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Professional, friendly and client-focused approach
• Experience using legal case management systems advantageous

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners
• Managing diaries, arranging meetings and coordinating appointments
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Opening and closing files and maintaining accurate client records
• Liaising with clients, courts, barristers and third parties in a professional manner
• Managing billing, expenses and matter administration
• Handling telephone enquiries and taking accurate messages
• Assisting with document management and filing in accordance with firm procedures

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Organisation

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Client-focused approach

Case management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trethowans in Southampton is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Litigation team. You will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, manage diaries, arrange meetings and coordinate appointments.

This role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail and strong communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal case management are advantageous, with a professional, client-focused approach essential.