Litigation Legal Secretary

Location: Wynyard

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum

Opportunity to join a prestigious North East Law Firm to provide full Secretarial support to the Litigation Fee Earners within a strong team environment.

Job Description

We seek a diligent and organised Litigation Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support within a busy legal environment. The successful candidate works closely with solicitors and paralegals specialising in litigation, ensuring the effective management of case files and legal documentation. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare, format and proofread legal documents including court forms, pleadings, correspondence and reports in accordance with established guidelines.
Manage diary appointments, court dates and deadlines using appropriate case management systems and ensure timely reminders are issued.
Maintain, organise and update electronic and paper-based case files, ensuring all documentation is accurately filed and easily retrievable.
Liaise professionally with clients, court officials, barristers and third parties by telephone, email and post, providing timely and courteous responses.
Assist with the preparation of bundles for court hearings and trials, ensuring all documents are correctly paginated and indexed.
Use legal case management and document management software efficiently to support case progression.
Draught routine correspondence and transcribe dictation as required.
Support fee earners by managing travel arrangements, expenses and general administrative duties as necessary.
Ensure compliance with confidentiality protocols and data protection legislation at all times.
Contribute proactively to the smooth running of the litigation team, identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes.

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