Senior Litigation Secretary: Precision Admin & Court Docs

Clayton Legal; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Legal in Southport is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary for a full-time, office-based role. The successful candidate will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Litigation department, including drafting and proofreading legal documents and managing case files.

Key duties include diary management, file administration, liaison with clients and courts, and ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy and confidentiality in a professional

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or similar role is preferred.
• Strong audio and copy typing skills with high accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to Litigation fee earners.
• Format and proofread legal correspondence, court documents, and witness statements.
• Manage diaries, appointments and meetings.
• Handle calls, emails and correspondence professionally.
• Open, maintain and close client files per firm procedures.
• Maintain filing systems and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare court bundles and organize case documents.
• Liaise with clients, courts, counsel and third parties.
• Assist with drafting and submission of legal forms.
• Monitor important dates and deadlines; support case management.
• Perform audio and copy typing as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Audio typing

Copy typing

MS Office proficiency

Organisational skills

Time management

Deadline awareness

Professional communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

Clayton Legal in Southport is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary for a full-time, office-based role. The successful candidate will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Litigation department, including drafting and proofreading legal documents and managing case files.

Key duties include diary management, file administration, liaison with clients and courts, and ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy and confidentiality in a professional