Part time Legal Secretary

Looking for a part-time Legal Secretary role with a prestigious law firm, a brand-new city centre office and a genuinely supportive working environment?

This could be an excellent opportunity to join a busy, well-established full-service law firm in the heart of Newcastle, as it continues to grow its Legal Secretarial team.

The firm is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Clinical Negligence team , working either 3 or 4 days per week . Clinical Negligence experience would be ideal, but it is not essential - candidates with strong Legal Secretarial experience gained within another area of law will also be considered.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Flexible part-time working - 3 or 4 days per week
• Join a prestigious, established law firm with an excellent reputation
• Work from a brand-new Newcastle city centre office
• Become part of a growing Legal Secretarial team
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Work alongside experienced Lawyers and provide valued, hands-on support
• Opportunity to develop your knowledge within Clinical Negligence
• Excellent benefits package comensurate with a Legal 500 firm

This is a varied role where you will play an important part in supporting Lawyers and ensuring the smooth running of the department. Your responsibilities will include:

• Audio and copy typing, digital dictation and document formatting
• Managing electronic and hard-copy filing
• Liaising directly with clients and welcoming new clients to the firm
• Drafting court forms and preparing legal documentation
• Preparing documents for disclosure and despatch
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings
• Arranging conferences with experts and Counsel
• Assisting with the preparation of digital and hard-copy Court Bundles
• Downloading and uploading electronic medical records and radiology
• Providing high-quality day-to-day support to Lawyers

You will ideally have previous Legal Secretarial experience within a law firm , together with excellent organisational skills and a professional, confident approach.

Clinical Negligence experience would be a real advantage, but candidates from other legal disciplines are very much encouraged to apply.

You should have:

• Strong typing speed and accuracy
• Excellent document and word-processing skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A good understanding of legal terminology
• Confidence using online platforms and digital systems
• Experience with Court Forms and preparing legal documents
• The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
• A proactive, reliable and client-focused approach

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary looking for greater flexibility without compromising on the quality of the firm, the work or the working environment.

If you're looking for 3 or 4 days a week in a prestigious Newcastle city centre firm , we'd love to hear from you.