Salary: Competitive, DOE (Depending on Experience)
The Role
An established and well-regarded law firm in the North West is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its busy Stockport office. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised legal secretary to support a team of fee earners within a fast-paced litigation department.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the department by providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing full secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the litigation team
* Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence, and court forms
* Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents, bundles, and reports in accordance with court requirements
* Managing fee earner diaries, arranging appointments, meetings, and court hearings
* Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, post, and telephone calls
* Opening and closing client files in line with firm procedures and compliance requirements
* Assisting with document management and electronic filing within the case management system
* Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, experts, and third parties in a professional and efficient manner
* Supporting with billing processes, file management, and general administrative tasks
* Ensuring all work is completed in line with SRA regulations and internal firm policies
The Ideal Candidate
* Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within Litigation (essential)
* Strong audio typing and document formatting skills
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
* Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy
* Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
The Offer
* Competitive salary DOE
* Opportunity to join a supportive and well-established legal team
* Modern office environment in Stockport with good transport links
* Long-term career stability within a reputable regional law firm
This is an excellent opportunity for a Litigation Legal Secretary looking to join a respected firm and play an important role within a busy legal department.
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