Part Time Litigation Secretary, Chichester, West Sussex

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

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Chichester is seeking a Part Time Litigation Secretary to support the personal injury team. The role, based in office, offers a competitive salary and involves various administrative tasks essential for case management and client interaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Fee Earners.
• Liaise with experts, counsel, and witnesses.
• Prepare correspondence and documents through typing.

Skills

Secretarial experience in Litigation

Good academic record

Proclaim Case Management system

Job description

Part Time Litigation Secretary
Competitive Salary
Chichester

An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced litigation secretary to join a highly reputable and established team based in Chichester.

If you are confident and proactive and have experience in personal injury, get in touch today!

Due to the nature of this role, it is entirely office-based. The role is part-time, working 9am to 5.15pm, three days a week – days to be agreed.

Main purpose of role

Working in the personal injury team to provide administrative support to Fee Earners within the department.

Key Responsibilities (not exhaustive)

• Liaising with experts, counsel, witnesses, and the court
• Preparing correspondence and documents through audio and copy typing
• Using accounting and time recording software
• Checking documents for accuracy
• Costing files for the purpose of cost update letters and billing
• Taking telephone messages
• Making appointments, managing diaries, and attending to the reasonable requirements of clients
• Using photocopier and scanner where necessary
• Preparing mail and enclosures for dispatch
• Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all documentation to comply with GDPR regulations

Skills and Qualifications

• Good academic record
• Secretarial experience in Litigation is essential
• Use of the Proclaim Case Management system would be an advantage