Litigation Secretary

Additional Resources; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Chichester is seeking a part-time Litigation Secretary to provide administrative support to Fee Earners in personal injury. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Litigation Secretary and strong communication skills. This role involves drafting legal documents, scheduling appointments, and ensuring data confidentiality. The position offers a collaborative team environment and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Litigation Secretary or in a similar legal role is required.
• Secretarial experience specifically in Litigation is mandatory.
• Experience in personal injury cases is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Fee Earners within the personal injury department.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents through audio transcription and copy typing.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate diaries.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Proclaim Case Management system

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Litigation Secretary to join a well-established law firm offering a broad range of legal services to individuals and businesses.

As a Litigation Secretary, you will be providing administrative support to Fee Earners within the personal injury department.

This part-time office-based role offers a competitive salary and benefits working 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with experts, legal counsel, witnesses, and the court
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents via audio transcription and copy typing
• Reviewing documents for precision and correctness
• Calculating case-related expenses for cost updates and invoicing
• Handling telephone communications and relaying messages
• Scheduling appointments, coordinating diaries, and addressing client needs
• Preparing outgoing mail and accompanying documents
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and data security in accordance with GDPR

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Litigation Secretary, Dispute Resolution Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk or in a similar role.
• Must have secretarial experience in Litigation.
• Ideally have experience in personal injury.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to work well within a team.
• Use of Proclaim Case Management system advantageous

Shift timing

9:00am - 5:15pm (3 days a week)

Apply now for this exceptional Litigation Secretary opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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