Litigation Secretary

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

Job summary

A reputable litigation firm in Belfast seeks a Litigation Legal Secretary specializing in credit hire. The role demands excellent organisational skills and proven experience in complex litigation support. The successful candidate will manage various legal documents and liaise with clients and courts while ensuring adherence to procedures. This position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to work in a professional environment with career growth potential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a legal secretary in a litigation team.
• Strong understanding of credit hire litigation.
• Experience with legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Partner.
• Prepare and format legal documents.
• Manage case files and correspondence.
• Open and close case files as per procedures.
• Liaise with clients and court offices.
• Handle diary management and court reminders.
• Support preparation of trial bundles.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Credit hire litigation support

Knowledge of court procedures in Northern Ireland

Excellent typing speed

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Litigation Legal Secretary – Credit Hire Focus, Belfast

Overview

Our client is a busy and well-regarded litigation firm with offices across the island of Ireland. Known for their strong expertise in personal injury and insurance litigation, they are currently seeking a highly experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join their Belfast office.

This is a key role within the team and will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is exceptionally well organised, and has proven experience supporting solicitors in complex litigation matters. Credit hire experience is essential for this role and candidates without it unfortunately cannot be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to Partner specialising in credit hire and litigation
• Preparing and formatting legal documents, including letters, pleadings, and court bundles
• Managing case files, correspondence, and documentation in both paper and digital formats
• Opening and closing files in accordance with firm procedures
• Liaising directly with clients, counsel, court offices, and medical experts
• Handling diary management, meeting scheduling, and reminders for court dates and deadlines
• Preparing discovery documentation and supporting the preparation of trial bundles
• Accurately recording dictation and amending documents as required
• Maintaining and updating case management systems

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working as a legal secretary within a busy litigation team
• Proven experience in credit hire litigation support – this is essential
• Strong knowledge of court procedures and litigation processes in Northern Ireland
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy, with experience in audio and digital dictation
• High level of organisation and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused attitude
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary reflective of experience and expertise
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to join a growing team with a strong reputation in litigation
• Exposure to high quality credit hire litigation work
• Long term career potential within an expanding firm

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

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