Team Secretary - Job Share (Litigation Support) - Sheffield
An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, globally minded law firm in a part-time Team Secretary role supporting a busy litigation team. This is a job share position covering
Tuesday to Thursday
, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee-earners and trainees.
About the Firm:
This is a modern, forward-thinking organisation with a strong international footprint and a commitment to innovation. They embrace emerging technologies—including AI—to enhance productivity and deliver smarter ways of working. Their culture is collaborative, agile, and focused on empowering both clients and employees to thrive.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Secretarial Services Manager, the successful candidate will manage their own workload with autonomy and initiative. The role requires a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drafting legal correspondence and preparing court/counsel bundles
* Creating secure links and preparing legal documentation and forms
* Liaising with clients and courts, arranging meetings and conference calls
* Managing electronic filing, opening new matters, and processing expenses
* Proofreading and quality-checking documents
* Coordinating workflow with internal support teams
* Supporting cross-practice groups as needed
Candidate Profile:
* Previous experience in a
litigation team within a law firm
* High IT literacy and strong administrative skills
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask under pressure
* Proactive and self-sufficient, with a collaborative working style
* Comfortable using or learning
AI-powered tools
to enhance productivity
Benefits Include:
* Competitive salary (reviewed annually)
* Flexible hybrid working policy
* Generous bonus scheme
* Up to 28 days holiday (with service) + holiday exchange
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced parental leave