Litigation Legal Secretary — Growth & Development Path

The Law Society of Northern Ireland; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Law Society of Northern Ireland is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors handling litigation cases. You will draft and prepare legal documents, manage client communications confidentially, and maintain case files both physically and electronically.

The role includes scheduling court dates and meetings, with a requirement of strong typing, IT skills, and knowledge of legal procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures and court processes.
• Excellent typing and IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management software.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors handling litigation cases
• Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and court forms
• Manage client communications in a professional and confidential manner
• Maintain and update case files, both physical and electronic
• Schedule appointments, court dates, and meetings
• Perform general office duties to support the smooth running of the practice

Skills

Typing skills

IT literacy

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

The Law Society of Northern Ireland is seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors handling litigation cases. You will draft and prepare legal documents, manage client communications confidentially, and maintain case files both physically and electronically.

The role includes scheduling court dates and meetings, with a requirement of strong typing, IT skills, and knowledge of legal procedures.