Litigation Secretary

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Chichester
Salary
19000.00 - 23000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
26 Oct 2020
Closes
18 Nov 2020
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Litigation Secretary

Chichester

Salary dependent upon experience

An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced litigation secretary to join my clients highly reputable and established team.

They are looking for someone ideally with experience in personal injury and/or family law, and who is confident and proactive.

Main purpose of role

Working in a team to provide administrative support to Fee Earners within the litigation department.

Key Responsibilities (not exhaustive)

* Liaising with experts, counsel, witnesses and the court

* To prepare correspondence and documents through audio and copy typing

* Use of accounting and time recording software

* Checking documents for accuracy

* Costing of files for the purpose of cost update letters and billing

* Taking telephone messages

* Making appointments, managing diaries and seeing to the reasonable requirements of clients

* Use of photocopier, scanner and fax machine where necessary

* To prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch

* To ensure the confidentiality and security of all documentation to comply with the new GDPR regulations

Skills and Qualifications

* Good academic record

* Secretarial experience in Litigation is essential

* Use of the Proclaim Case Management system would be an advantage.

* Experience of PI Portals an advantage

The role is full time working 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday

My client are offering a competitive salary to the successful candidate, commensurate with experience and ability.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV TO TANYA BROWN AT BROWNS RECRUITMENT GROUP AS DIRECTED