Part Time Legal Secretary

Job Title: Part Time Legal Secretary - Litigation
Location: Bingham - hybrid working
Salary: £13.57 - £15.27 per hour
Hours: Part Time, fully flexible to suit candidate

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to join our clients Litigation team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to litigation solicitors, ensuring the smooth operation of casework and client matters.

For the right individual, CILEx qualification support is available in future.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide administrative and secretarial support to litigation solicitors, including document preparation, case management and correspondence handling.

* Draft, proofread and amend legal documents, pleadings, contracts and correspondence.

* Manage diaries, schedule appointments and coordinate meetings and court dates.

* Liaise with clients, court officials and other stakeholders in a professional manner.

* Maintain and organise electronic and paper-based filing systems, ensuring case files are up to date and easily accessible.

* Conduct legal research and assist in preparing case summaries and reports.

* Process billing and expense reports, ensuring timely invoicing and financial record-keeping.

* Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including confidentiality and data protection.

* Support litigation lawyers in trial preparation, including preparing bundles, exhibits and court documents.

Key Skills & Experience:

* Proven experience as a Legal Secretary within a litigation department.

* Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court procedures and legal documentation.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and case management software.

* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

* High level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

* Experience in digital dictation and audio typing is an advantage