Legal Secretary – Litigation Department

Legal Southwest Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Enhanced leave

Pension scheme

Employee assistance

Mentoring and development

Modern waterfront offices

Team events

Staff discounts

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Litigation Department. The role offers flexible hours, with both full-time and part-time options, and a supportive team environment.

You will provide essential secretarial and administrative support, manage documents, liaise with clients and help maintain efficient department operations in a busy law firm setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or within a legal environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Confident IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office.
• A professional, approachable manner and commitment to excellent client care.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team.
• An enthusiastic and proactive approach to supporting a busy legal department.
• Previous experience within maritime law would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Litigation Department.
• Preparing, formatting and managing legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaising with clients and maintaining excellent professional relationships.
• Managing diaries, appointments and departmental administration.
• Supporting fee earners with the efficient management of their workload.
• Ensuring deadlines are met and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Client care

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Plymouth
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time or Part-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded and award-winning Litigation Department at an established law firm in Plymouth.

The successful candidate will join a friendly, professional and supportive team, providing essential secretarial and administrative assistance whilst contributing to the continued development of the department.

This position offers flexible working arrangements, with part-time hours and working days considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Litigation Department.
• Preparing, formatting and managing legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaising with clients and maintaining excellent professional relationships.
• Managing diaries, appointments and departmental administration.
• Supporting fee earners with the efficient management of their workload.
• Ensuring deadlines are met and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

About You:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or within a legal environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Confident IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office.
• A professional, approachable manner and commitment to excellent client care.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team.
• An enthusiastic and proactive approach to supporting a busy legal department.
• Previous experience within maritime law would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Flexible working hours, with full-time and part-time arrangements considered.
• Enhanced annual leave and additional holiday for long service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support.
• Coaching, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Modern offices in an attractive waterfront location in Plymouth.
• Regular social events and team activities.
• Staff discounts on legal services.
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive working environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a respected specialist department within a friendly and progressive law firm.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.