Legal Secretary

Lawfront; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Trethowans is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Secretary to support the team in Southampton. The role focuses on high-quality secretarial and administrative duties to assist fee earners in handling a broad range of commercial litigation matters.

Based in Southampton, the successful candidate will manage diaries, prepare and amend legal documents, handle filing and client liaison, and contribute to efficient matter administration in a busy, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally in litigation.
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• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 secretary

Litigation exp

Time management

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Secretary

Commercial Litigation 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.

The Role

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

You will ideally have:

• 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