Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary
Location: Sheffield (flexible and hybrid working)
Salary: £26,000 to £32,000
Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary (ideally within Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, or a related litigation area)
Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded Clinical Negligence department.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable, proactive legal support professional who enjoys working in a specialist, fast‑paced team and takes pride in delivering excellent client care and high‑quality work.
You will play a key role supporting the Head of Department and the wider team of fee earners on a varied and complex caseload of clinical negligence matters.
Key Responsibilities
* High‑quality secretarial and administrative support, including audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence
* Diary management, scheduling appointments, and supporting file opening and closing procedures
* Producing and preparing court documents and electronic bundles
* Liaising with clients and professionals via telephone and email
* Supporting forms and case management processes, including invoicing and billing
* Assisting with audit preparation for Legal Aid and ATE providers
What We’re Looking For
* At least 2 years’ experience as a legal secretary, ideally within Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, or a related litigation area
* Experience working with an electronic case management system (working knowledge of Partner for Windows would be an advantage)
* Strong understanding of clinical negligence case funding (ATE/BTE)
* Knowledge of Legal Aid funding and CCMS would be advantageous
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and professional approach
* Exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills
What’s On Offer
* Flexible and hybrid working
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Family‑orientated policies
* Enhanced company sick pay
* Death in service benefit
* Confidential advice and support, plus wellbeing initiatives
* Discounted memberships
* Discounted legal fees
* Supportive, inclusive working environment with approachable teams and experienced colleagues
* Commitment to continuous development and progression, including training and career pathways
* Opportunities to get involved in working groups focused on communication and wellbeing
* Access to external networks and professional groups, plus internal and external events to build your network
* Environmentally conscious approach, including a paperless way of working
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