Civil Litigation Legal Secretary
Leeds – £24,000 - £25,000
Litigation Legal Secretary£25k
Leeds City Centre
A boutique commercial law firm in central Leeds is seeking a highly organised and proactive Litigation Legal Secretary for a new full time permanent position. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide full legal secretarial support to a Senior Partner within the litigation department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a Senior Partner
- Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, audio/copy typing, handling correspondence etc
- Preparing and amending legal documents and bundles
- Handling telephone calls and client enquiries professionally
- Filing, photocopying, and document management
- Liaising with courts and third parties
- Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal procedures
- Previous experience as a legal secretary, ideally within litigation
- Strong audio and copy typing skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- A team player with a professional and positive attitude
- Competitive salary up to £25,000
- Supportive working environment
- Convenient central Leeds location
- Full-time permanent office-based role
Amy Turner, now the Business Unit Director at Douglas Scott, oversees all levels of permanent legal recruitment across Yorkshire. Amy has rejoined the company after a number of years away, having previously been with Douglas Scott for 10 years. With 20 years of recruitment experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with her daughter and managing a busy life.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Commercial Litigation
- Type: Business Support
- Salary: £24,000 - £25,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Leeds
- Reference: 1267565
