Litigation Secretary

Additional Resources; Chichester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a part-time Litigation Secretary to provide support in their personal injury department. This role includes drafting legal documents, managing communications, and ensuring confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have relevant secretarial experience and strong team-working skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Litigation Secretary or similar role.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Secretarial experience in Litigation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Fee Earners in the personal injury department.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents via audio transcription.
• Schedule appointments, coordinate diaries, and address client needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Proclaim Case Management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part Time Litigation Secretary to join a well-established law firm. This part-time role offers a competitive salary, working 3 days a week, along with benefits.

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

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with experts, legal counsel, witnesses, and the court
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents via audio transcription and copy typing
• Reviewing documents for accuracy 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

Candidate requirements:

• Experience as a Litigation Secretary, Dispute Resolution Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Clerk, or similar role
• Secretarial experience in Litigation is essential
• Experience in personal injury is preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team
• Proficiency with Proclaim Case Management system is advantageous

Apply now to join a dynamic team and advance your career as a Litigation Secretary.

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