Legal Secretary Litigation

HBG Recruitment; Castletown; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for temporary cover in England. This role involves supporting solicitors with court bundles, case files, and diary management in a professional environment. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in litigation or clinical negligence, alongside knowledge of case management systems like Proclaim or BigHand. The position offers a competitive hourly pay of £13.00 and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a legal secretary, ideally in litigation / clinical negligence.
• Knowledge of case management systems (Proclaim, BigHand, or similar).
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage court bundles, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Maintain accurate case files and electronic systems.
• Liaise with clients, courts, and colleagues professionally.
• Support fee-earners with litigation and clinical negligence cases.

Skills

Experience as a legal secretary

Knowledge of case management systems

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Tools

Proclaim

BigHand

Job description

Are you an experienced legal secretary looking for temporary work?

We are seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to provide short-term cover for our busy litigation and clinical / medical negligence team. This is a hands-on role supporting solicitors with court bundles, case files, letters, pleadings, and diary management.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and manage court bundles, correspondence, and legal documents
• Maintain accurate case files and electronic systems
• Liaise with clients, courts, and colleagues professionally
• Support fee-earners with litigation and clinical negligence cases

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a legal secretary, ideally in litigation / clinical negligence
• Knowledge of case management systems (Proclaim, BigHand, or similar)
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and discretion
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Competitive hourly pay : £13.00

17.00 / hr

Immediate start for temp cover

Opportunity to work in a professional, supportive environment

Equality & Diversity Statement

HBG is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with respect and dignity. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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Legal Secretary • Castletown, England, GB