Legal Secretary
hace 24 días
Nottingham
Our client is seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Secretary to join their busy Property Litigation team based in Nottingham. This is an exciting opportunity to support fee earners working on a wide range of property litigation matters including lease renewals, dilapidations, and possession claims. You’ll work closely with a small team of fee earners, providing consistent, high-quality secretarial and administrative support. This role offers excellent exposure to a specialist area of law within a collaborative, professional environment. Company Benefits: • Hybrid working pattern (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)., • Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, learning and development opportunities, and wellbeing support., • A friendly, collaborative working culture with opportunities for career growth. Key Responsibilities: • Produce, format, and amend legal documents including pleadings, applications, witness statements, and instructions to counsel., • Create and maintain court bundles, hearing packs, and manage e-filing and submissions to court portals., • Support property litigation workflows and ensure key dates are diarised and actioned., • Provide accurate digital dictation, copy typing, and transcription support., • Manage file opening/closing, compliance checks, and matter administration., • Organise diaries, schedule meetings, mediations, and conferences with clients, counsel, and third parties., • Act as a first point of contact for clients, handling communications professionally and efficiently., • Assist with billing, time recording, expenses, and team financial processes., • Coordinate travel, events, and general team administration. About You: • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or property., • Excellent document production and digital dictation skills., • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines., • Confident communicator with a client-focused approach., • Proficient in Microsoft 365 and case management systems., • Proactive, organised, and able to anticipate the needs of fee earners., • Typically two or more years’ secretarial experience within a legal environment. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted