Litigation Legal Secretary / PA, Belfast, £Neg
Overview
A well-established, highly respected and long-standing medium-sized law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support one of their Partners within a busy and fast-paced litigation team. This is a key support role requiring strong prior litigation experience, ideally including personal injury and general litigation matters. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the Partner's caseload and providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing full secretarial support to a Litigation Partner
* Typing dictation, correspondence, pleadings and legal documents
* Managing diaries, arranging meetings and coordinating court deadlines
* Handling incoming calls and liaising with clients, counsel, courts and insurers
* Preparing court bundles and supporting case progression from instruction through to resolution
* File management, including opening, closing and maintaining accurate records
* Assisting with billing, time recording and general administrative duties
* Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within required timeframes in a fast-paced environment
Essential Skills and Experience
* Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within litigation is essential
* Strong knowledge of personal injury and general litigation processes
* Excellent typing and audio transcription skills
* High level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail
* Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines
* Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems (desirable)
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to join a long-established and highly regarded law firm
* Supportive working environment within a busy litigation team
* Direct support to an experienced Litigation Partner
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* Stable, long-term role with strong career prospects within legal support
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