Legal Secretary (Litigation)

TipTopJob; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Bedfordshire is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a temporary role with the potential for extension. The role includes providing essential administrative support to solicitors in litigation matters, managing case files, and ensuring smooth communication with clients and courts. The ideal candidate will possess strong typing skills and a professional approach, contributing to a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in legal secretary role.
• Strong administrative skills required.
• Professional manner when dealing with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to solicitors in litigation.
• Manage files and liaise with clients and courts.
• Prepare and amend legal documents and manage appointments.

Skills

Strong typing skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Administrative skills

Tools

Legal software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Secretary (Litigation), Bedfordshire, Temporary 2-month role with strong extension potential, GBP 26,000+ (DOE) Pro Rata, JOB REF:0181

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary seeking your next opportunity in a supportive and reputable firm? We're looking for a proactive, organised, and professional Legal Secretary to join a well-established firm in Bedfordshire.

In this role, you'll provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to solicitors, helping ensure the smooth running of the department. You'll be part of a friendly, collaborative team where your skills and initiative are valued.

The Role

• Providing vital secretarial and administrative support to solicitors dealing with a broad range of litigation matters, mainly property litigation.
• Audio and copy typing legal documents and correspondence.
• Preparing and amending client documentation.
• Diary management and arranging appointments.
• Liaising with clients, courts, and external bodies.
• Managing files, opening and closing matters.
• Assisting with billing and time recording.

Skills Required

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a legal secretary role, ideally within a property litigation department.
• Strong typing and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.
• A friendly and professional manner when dealing with clients.
• Confident using legal software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

For more information, or for this role, contact Alicia Forde on 454 or email. We will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timeframe, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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