Legal Secretary - Commercial Litigation

Lawfront • Permanent • Southampton, Southampton, England, United Kingdom • 1d ago

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Commercial Litigation Secretary

Location: Southampton Full Time | Permanent

At Trethowans, we are proud of our reputation for delivering outstanding legal services while providing a supportive, collaborative and progressive working environment for our people.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Secretary to join our highly regarded Commercial Litigation team in Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity to support a busy and successful team of lawyers handling a broad range of commercial litigation matters for businesses and individuals across the region and beyond.

The Role

As a Commercial Litigation Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting fee earners and ensuring the smooth running of the team's day-to-day operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners
Managing diaries, arranging meetings and coordinating appointments
Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
Opening and closing files and maintaining accurate client records
Liaising with clients, courts, barristers and third parties in a professional manner
Managing billing, expenses and matter administration
Handling telephone enquiries and taking accurate messages
Assisting with document management and filing in accordance with firm procedures

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or dispute resolution
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
A professional, friendly and client-focused approach
Experience using legal case management systems would be advantageous

Why Join Trethowans?

At Trethowans, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can develop their careers and achieve their potential.

We offer:

A supportive and collaborative team culture
High-quality and varied work
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Competitive salary and benefits package
An inclusive working environment

If you are looking to join a respected and ambitious law firm where your contribution will be valued, we would love to hear from you.

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