Legal Secretary

Cathedral Appointments | B Corp™; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Exeter seeks an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to support their Litigation Department. The role involves managing litigation files, preparing legal documents, and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure seamless case progression. An opportunity to contribute significantly to a busy legal team, with benefits including generous annual leave and qualification funding assistance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Assistance with funding for qualifications

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Cash for healthcare policy

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a litigation support role within a legal environment.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding client service.
• Confident IT user, particularly in Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Organised, proactive, and able to meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Administer and progress litigation files, including property and contractual disputes.
• Liaise with clients, legal professionals, courts, and third parties to support case progression.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documentation, including court bundles.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Up to £28K DOE | Onsite | Central Exeter

Renowned for their client-focused ethos and collaborative working culture, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to join their busy Litigation Department. The team covers a broad range of civil litigation matters including commercial and property disputes, employment law, and contentious probate.

The Role:

As a Senior Legal Secretary, you’ll play a key role in providing comprehensive legal and administrative support to the litigation team, contributing to the smooth and efficient running of client matters and departmental operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and progress litigation files, including those relating to property and contractual disputes
• Liaise with clients, legal professionals, courts, and third parties to support case progression
• Prepare correspondence and legal documentation, including court bundles and mediation documents
• Support billing processes, handle account queries, and manage payments to courts and counsel

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a litigation support role within a legal environment.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding client service
• Confident IT user, particularly in Microsoft Office and document management system
• Organised, proactive, and able to meet deadlines while working well under pressure

Your benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
• Assistance with funding for qualifications
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Cash for healthcare policy

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary seeking a fulfilling opportunity to play a key part in supporting a busy and successful law firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship either now or in the future.

Recruitment Consultant: Amelia Luxton

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