Role: Litigation Secretary
Location: Birmingham
Firm: Legal 500
Salary: DOE
Firm Overview
Simpson Judge have partnered with a leading UK law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to businesses and individuals. With a collaborative culture and a focus on client care, the firm supports a wide range of practice areas and is committed to innovation, efficiency and professional development.
In this role you will provide efficient secretarial and administrative support to the litigation team, assisting fee earners with case progression and ensuring excellent client service.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide dedicated secretarial support to litigation fee earners, managing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* Prepare, format and amend legal documents and correspondence, including pleadings, witness statements and court forms, using digital dictation and firm precedents.
* Assist with the preparation of court bundles and trial documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.
* File documents via CE-File and manage court correspondence in line with procedural deadlines.
* Maintain and update the case management system, ensuring all documents and correspondence are accurately recorded and filed.
* Manage client files, including opening, ongoing maintenance, and closure in accordance with firm procedures.
* Liaise with clients, courts, counsel and third parties, acting as a professional first point of contact.
* Monitor key dates, court deadlines and limitation periods, supporting fee earners with diary management.
* Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including electronic filing and document management.
* Assist with billing, time recording and general financial administration.
* Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
* Provide general administrative support and contribute to an efficient, collaborative team environment.
Skills and Experience
* Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally within litigation.
* Strong IT and typing skills, with excellent attention to detail.
* Good understanding of court procedures and legal documentation.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
* Team-oriented with a proactive, “can-do” approach.
If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.