Litigation Legal Secretary

Pathway Careers; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected local law firm in Belfast seeks a Litigation Secretary to provide comprehensive support within their litigation department. The ideal candidate will have previous legal secretary experience, strong document production skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for long term career development

Friendly and supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation.
• Strong typing and document production skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, professional, and adaptable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the litigation department.
• Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and court papers.
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and organising meetings.
• Maintaining accurate client files and case management systems.
• Supporting billing, time recording, and financial administration.

Skills

Litigation legal secretary

Legal secretary

Audio typing

Briefs for counsel

Diary management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Litigation Secretary, Belfast, £Neg Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Secretary to join a long established, highly respected local firm that has been serving clients across Northern Ireland for over 50 years. The firm is renowned for its commitment to delivering high quality legal support and achieving excellent outcomes for clients.

With extensive experience in recovering millions of pounds in damages, leading ground breaking litigation and judicial reviews, and representing large trade unions and professional bodies, the firm offers a dynamic and varied workload. Their team covers the full spectrum of legal services, making this an excellent opportunity for a skilled secretary to gain exposure to a wide range of litigation matters while working within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors within the litigation department.
• Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents, correspondence, and court papers.
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and organising meetings.
• Handling incoming telephone and email queries, ensuring professional client care.
• Preparing court bundles and assisting with trial documentation.
• Maintaining accurate client files and case management systems.
• Supporting billing, time recording, and financial administration.
• Assisting with general office administration to ensure smooth daily operations.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation.
• Strong typing and document production skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with case management systems.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, professional, and adaptable approach to work.

What’s on Offer

• The chance to join a well established, respected local firm with a reputation for excellence.
• A varied and interesting workload within a busy litigation department.
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for long term career development and progression.
• A friendly, supportive, and professional working environment.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway.

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Skills:

• Litigation legal secretary
• legal secretary
• audio typing
• briefs for counsel
• diary management