Litigation Secretary
Trowbridge
Full Time – Permanent
9.00am – 5.00pm – Monday – Friday
Salary is dependent on experience
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Litigation Secretary to join our client based in their Trowbridge office.
They are looking for someone with strong typing and audio skills, a good telephone manner and a positive, client centred approach. Litigation experience welcome but not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Document Production: Draft, format, and proofread legal documents(witness statements, pleadings, bundles, letters) from audio dictation or notes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* File Management: Open, close, and maintain physical and digital client files, ensuring they are organised and up-to-date.
* Diary & Schedule Management: Manage fee-earners' diaries, book appointments, arrange meetings, and coordinate court dates.
* Client & Professional Liaison: Act as the first point of contact for clients, barristers, courts, and other professionals, handling enquiries professionally.
* Court Preparation: Prepare and paginate court bundles, ensuring all documents are ready and submitted on time.
* Administrative Support: Handle general admin like emails, calls, filing, and potentially billing/invoicing.
Essential Skills & Attributes:
* Administrative Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook), fast and accurate audio typing (60+ WPM), and use of case management software
* Communication: Excellent written and verbal English, professional and clear.
* Organisation: Strong multitasking, prioritisation, and time management.
* Key Traits: Discretion, confidentiality, attention to detail, reliability, and a calm, professional manner.
* Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with legal procedures and terminology.
Benefits:
* Up to 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
* Enhances employer pension contribution – 4%
* Holiday Trading policy
* Training and Development days for all staff
* Length of service awards
* Staff Parties
* Discounted legal services
* Eye care vouchers
* Free flu vaccination each year
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