Legal Secretary

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

Legal Secretary

Location: Southampton Full Time | Permanent

At Trethowans, we are proud of our reputation for delivering outstanding legal services while providing a supportive, collaborative and progressive working environment for our people.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Secretary to join our highly regarded Commercial Litigation team in Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity to support a busy and successful team of lawyers handling a broad range of commercial litigation matters for businesses and individuals across the region and beyond.

As a Commercial Litigation Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting fee earners and ensuring the smooth running of the team's day-to-day operations.

• 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

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within 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
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A professional, friendly and client-focused approach
• Experience using legal case management systems would be advantageous

Why Join Trethowans?

At Trethowans, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can develop their careers and achieve their potential.

We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• High-quality and varied work
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• An inclusive working environment