Litigation Legal Secretary

Confidential; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is recruiting for a secretary or paralegal to support a busy Litigation department in Slough. The role covers family law, civil and commercial disputes, with training, development, and competitive salary on offer.

This office-based position can be full or part time for the right candidate. Key duties include assisting solicitors, conducting legal research, drafting documents, coordinating client meetings, and managing case files to ensure smooth trial preparation and professional

Qualifications

• Experience as secretary or paralegal to support a litigation department.
• Experience across family, commercial and civil disputes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Solicitors in managing a diverse caseload of family law matters, civil and commercial disputes.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare relevant documentation for client cases.
• Coordinate and schedule client meetings, court appearances, and other appointments.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and documents.
• Draft legal correspondence, petitions, and motions.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel professionally and effectively.
• Provide support during trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and assisting with courtroom logistics.
• Stay updated on changes in family law regulations and procedures.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Drafting legal documents

Client communication

Job description

I am recruiting for a well established, leading Law firm in Slough who is looking for a secretary or paralegal with experience to support a friendly and fast paced Litigation department, contentious work ranging from disputes between married or unmarried couples, commercial and civil claims, contested wills and employment work. This role offers training and development, excellent benefits and competitive salary. This is an office based role, the position could be full or part time for the right person.

Responsibilities

• Assist Solicitors in managing a diverse caseload of family law matters, civil and commercial disputes
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare relevant documentation for client cases.
• Coordinate and schedule client meetings, court appearances, and other appointments.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and documents.
• Draft legal correspondence, petitions, and motions
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel professionally and effectively
• Provide support during trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and assisting with courtroom logistics
• Stay updated on changes in family law regulations and procedures