Legal Secretary

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At Slater Heelis, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services while maintaining a supportive, collaborative, and people-focused culture. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Secretary to provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to our lawyers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional legal secretary who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being a key part of a successful litigation team.

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The Role

Working closely with Partners, Associates and other fee earners within our Commercial Litigation department, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the team.

Key responsibilities will include:

Audio and copy typing of legal documents, correspondence and court forms
Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
Opening, maintaining and closing client files
Preparing and submitting documents to the courts and other parties
Handling client enquiries professionally via telephone and email
Assisting with billing, expenses and file management
Monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with court timetables
Organising meetings, conference calls and travel arrangements where required
Providing general administrative support to the wider litigation team
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About You

The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or dispute resolution
Excellent typing and document production skills
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Exceptional attention to detail
Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
A proactive, positive and team-oriented approach

Experience within Commercial Litigation or broader Litigation departments would be advantageous, although candidates from other legal practice areas with transferable skills will also be considered.

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What We Offer

At Slater Heelis, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We offer:

Competitive salary
Generous holiday allowance
Pension scheme
Health and wellbeing support
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A supportive and inclusive working environment
Career progression within a growing and ambitious firm
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Apply Now

If you are an organised and experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a highly regarded Commercial Litigation team, we would love to hear from you.

Slater Heelis is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.