Litigation Legal Secretary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join a prestigious national law firm with a strong UK presence and a growing Litigation team in Belfast.

The firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, excellent training and development opportunities, and a flexible hybrid working model.

This role would suit an experienced Legal Secretary who enjoys working within a busy litigation environment and providing high-quality support to solicitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to litigation solicitors
• Prepare and produce legal documents, correspondence, court forms and bundles
• Undertake high-volume typing and audio typing accurately and efficiently
• Format and proofread documents in line with firm templates and house style
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and emails on behalf of fee earners
• Maintain accurate and well-organised electronic and paper case files
• Assist with diary management, meetings, court dates and appointments
• Prepare and assist with court bundles and other litigation documentation
• Deal professionally with client and third-party telephone enquiries
• Provide general administrative support to the wider Litigation team

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or within a litigation support role in a law firm
• Strong typing and audio-typing skills
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when preparing and formatting legal documents
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Professional, proactive and team-focused approach

Desirable

• Previous experience supporting a Litigation team
• Knowledge of litigation terminology and court procedures
• Experience preparing digital court bundles or using e-filing systems
• Experience using legal case management systems

What’s on Offer

• Salary of up to £30,000 per annum
• Hybrid working
• Excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and career development
• Pension and attractive employee benefits package

For further information, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal.