An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join a busy and well-established Dispute Resolution team. The right candidate will be working for a Head of Department, filling out court forms and bundles. This role is ideally suited to a career legal secretary with strong litigation and dispute resolution experience who is confident working in a fast-paced environment and able to hit the ground running.
This position is not suitable for a law graduate seeking a future training contract. We are looking for a committed and experienced legal support professional who enjoys providing high-level administrative assistance within a legal setting.
Legal Secretary Company Benefits:
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Group Income Protection Insurance
* Company funded Cash Plan
* Private medical insurance provided– eligible after completion of probationary period
* Regular events organised by the social committee including a summer and Christmas party
* Annual leave entitlement – 25 days per annum + Bank holidays + offices closed between Christmas and New Year.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing full secretarial support to fee earners within the Dispute Resolution team
* Audio typing and digital dictation
* Preparing court bundles and legal documentation
* Drafting and filing court forms
* Managing correspondence, emails and telephone calls
* Diary management and scheduling appointments
* General administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the department
Experience and Skills Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary
* Strong knowledge of court procedures and documentation
* Excellent typing and dictation skills
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Confident managing multiple tasks in a busy environment
* Able to work with minimal supervision and training
The role is primarily office-based. While this is a full-time office-based role, hybrid working may be considered in the future once established in the position.
If you are an experienced legal secretary looking to join a supportive and professional team where your expertise will be valued, we would love to hear from you.
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted