Litigation Secretary

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Belfast is assisting with the recruitment of a Litigation Secretary. The role requires at least 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in litigation. Key responsibilities include handling digital dictation, maintaining case files, and client communication. This position offers flexibility and a competitive salary alongside great benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Great benefits

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a Legal Secretary position.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete digital dictation and typing assignments.
• Maintain and update the firm's case management system.
• Prepare briefs for counsel and compile court documents.
• Handle general administrative duties like filing and copying.
• Schedule medical and specialist appointments as required.
• Manage incoming calls and communicate with clients.

Skills

Digital dictation

Case management

Diary management

Communication skills

Job description

VANRATH is assisting a leading firm in Belfast City Centre with the recruitment of a Litigation Secretary.

The role will be performed Monday - Friday (flexibility available if required) and is based in Belfast City Centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity for any legal secretary with relevant experience to establish themselves within a top firm that offers various incentives to its staff. This is a top-tier firm.

The successful candidate will work within Litigation.

Salary

Fully negotiable, highly competitive rate of pay, plus great benefits and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently complete digital dictation and other typing assignments.
• Maintain and update the firm's case management system with relevant documents and information.
• Prepare briefs for counsel and compile court books for hearings, trials, and motions.
• Handle general administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, and scanning.
• Schedule medical and specialist appointments as required.
• Client interaction: manage incoming calls, relay messages, and communicate with clients on behalf of Partners and Solicitors.
• Open, date-stamp, and scan incoming mail, and save correspondence to appropriate client files.

The Ideal Person

• At least 1 year of experience in a Legal Secretary position (essential).
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize work for solicitors.
• Diary management skills.
• Good communication skills and telephone manner.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via Vanrath.

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