Title - Legal Secretary (Litigation)
Location - Beverley – Office Based
Salary - £25,000 - £27,000 per annum DOE
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary, ideally with a background in Litigation, to join a supportive and professional firm where you will play a key role in supporting fee earners and ensuring the smooth running of the department.
Key Responsibilities as a Legal Secretary:
Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners
Prepare, format, amend, and maintain legal documents, correspondence, and case files
Manage solicitors' diaries, arrange appointments, and coordinate meetings
Assist with billing, invoicing, and time recording processes
Support the onboarding of new clients, including AML and compliance checks
Liaise with clients professionally via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings
Maintain accurate filing systems, both electronic and paper-based
Always handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Undertake document management, scanning, filing, and database updates
Ensure compliance with GDPR regulations and internal firm procedures
Provide general administrative support to the wider team as requiredAbout you as a Legal Secretary:
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Legal Secretary
• Previous Litigation experience is highly desirable
• Excellent typing and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a busy team
• Knowledge of legal processes, compliance requirements, and client care standards
Benefits:
• Opportunity to join a reputable and established law firm
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
If this Legal Secretary role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Aanisah Khan on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £200
Salary description
£25000.00 - £27000.00 per year