Legal Secretary - Litigation
JOB_53123734680356Job type
PermanentLocation
HuddersfieldWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
AdministratorsIndustry
LegalPay
26000Closing date
30 Apr 2025
Legal Secretary
Legal Secretary
Leeds City Centre£26,000
Hybrid working.
8.45am–5pm
Your new role
Hays is a leading law firm specialising in litigation and conveying. They pride themselves on their commitment to excellence and dedication to providing top-notch legal services to their clients. The team is dynamic, supportive, and driven by a passion for justice.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our litigation team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to our attorneys, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal practice.
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our litigation team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to our attorneys, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and format legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
- Manage and organise case files, both electronic and physical.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
- Maintain attorney calendars and track important deadlines.
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Assist with billing and timekeeping.
- Perform general administrative duties such as filing, copying, and answering phones.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in a litigation setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools and ideally have experience in Big Hand Digital dictation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Legal Secretary - LitigationJOB_531237346803562025-04-232025-04-30
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