Legal Secretary, Personal Injury

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to join their renowned Personal Injury team in Edinburgh. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you will be integral in preparing legal documents, managing communications, and supporting case management. With a focus on delivering exceptional service, you will work on a variety of interesting cases and collaborate closely with experienced colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in a busy court department while contributing to a team recognized for its expertise in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing legal documents and correspondence.
• Strong communication skills for managing enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with email and telephone enquiries accurately.
• Support legal team with case management system.

Skills

Audio Typing

Copy Typing

Legal Document Preparation

Case Management Systems

Communication Skills

Education

Legal Secretary Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Online Portals for Legal Forms

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Client:

Thorntons Law

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

144ff320f485

Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Thorntons has one of the leading Personal Injury teams in Scotland, working tirelessly on behalf of clients with injuries ranging from whiplash to complex traumatic injuries. Recognized as experts in their field, our team includes several industry leaders. We are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team and help us deliver excellent service to our clients. This is a busy court department, offering the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting cases with full support from colleagues. Responsibilities include:

1. Preparing and formatting letters, legal documents, and correspondence, including audio and copy typing.
2. Assisting with email and telephone enquiries, capturing and relaying information accurately.
3. Supporting the legal team with case management system usage (training provided).
4. Maintaining accurate file records, tracking document versions and revisions.
5. Preparing legal and court forms using online portals.
6. Preparing and issuing invoices.
7. Photocopying and scanning documents.
8. Managing incoming and outgoing mail, including distribution.
9. Scheduling appointments, meetings, and conference calls.