Senior Legal Secretary

Avocet Legal; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avocet Legal is seeking a Senior Legal Secretary to join their litigation team in Exeter. This role involves managing complex litigation files and providing essential support to lawyers while fostering professional development in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have strong communication and organisational skills, alongside a passion for legal work.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays

Additional birthday leave

Flexible holiday options

Professional development opportunities

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal support role, ideally within litigation or civil law.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures and legal terminology.
• Experience in legal document preparation and court bundle compilation.

Responsibilities

• Managing litigation files under lawyer supervision, covering various disputes.
• Conducting client meetings and providing case updates.
• Preparing routine letters and documents.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Technical skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Legal case management systems

Billing software

Digital dictation

Job description

Dani at Avocet Legal Careers is delighted to present this exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Secretary to join a prestigious and continuously growing law firm in Exeter.
This role offers the perfect blend of challenging legal work and professional development within an established litigation team.

About the Client
Our client is one of Exeter's most ambitious and successful law firms, known for their excellent reputation and commitment to delivering outstanding legal services. With a strong focus on litigation, they have built an impressive track record of success and continue to expand their operations. The firm prides itself on fostering a collaborative working environment where team members are valued and professional development is actively encouraged.

About the Role
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced legal professional to take on a senior role within a thriving litigation team. The position offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to work on complex legal matters while providing essential support to the firm's accomplished lawyers. You'll be joining a team that values expertise, efficiency, and professional excellence, with opportunities to expand your skills and take on increasingly challenging work.

Senior Legal Secretary Responsibilities

• Managing litigation files under lawyer supervision, covering property, contractual, employment and commercial disputes
• Conducting telephone and face-to-face client meetings, chasing instructions, gathering documents and providing case updates
• Establishing new cases and preparing client care letters
• Sourcing experts and counsel, checking availability, arranging site meetings and conferences
• Dealing with queries from experts and counsel where appropriate
• Preparing routine letters and documents
• Managing mediation, disclosure and court hearing bundles
• Using software systems for digital dictation

Senior Legal Secretary Requirements

• Experience in a legal support role, ideally within litigation or civil law
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, court processes, and legal terminology
• Experience in legal document preparation and court bundle compilation
• Strong technical skills including MS Office Suite, legal case management systems, billing software, and digital dictation
• Excellent communication abilities
• Exceptional organisational skills

Benefits

• £25k - £28k DO
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave
• Flexible holiday options
• Professional development opportunities
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Plus so much more

The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment. The ideal candidate will possess a genuine passion for legal work, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while being an integral part of the team. You should be someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, maintains professional standards under pressure, and is committed to providing excellent client service. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you'll be working closely with lawyers, clients, and external professionals.

We're looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and eager to contribute to the continued success of this growing firm if this sounds like a bit of you, contact Dani at Avocet Legal Careers today to discuss this exciting opportunity on (phone number removed) or email her at (url removed)