Legal Secretary Personal Injury

Experience required: Previous secretary experience within personal injury (highly desirable)

About the Role

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to support a busy Personal Injury team at a well-established Yorkshire law firm’s Skipton office.

The ideal candidate will have a helpful manner, strong organisational skills, and will enjoy working under pressure whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy. The ability to deliver a friendly, professional quality service in all dealings with clients and other parties is essential.

Job Description

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Secretarial and Administrative Support:
  • Audio and copy typing to fee earners specification
  • Producing documents from the Case Management system
  • Managing files from opening through to archiving under fee earner direction
  • Filing, photocopying and collating documents
  • Maintaining diaries and making appointments when required
• Client and Third-Party Liaison:
  • Liaising with clients and other parties on behalf of fee earners
  • Dealing with enquiries in a professional and friendly manner
  • Reception duties
  • Handling telephone enquiries with confidence and clarity
  • Maintaining excellent client relationships
• Financial Administration:
  • Liaising with the Accounts department to produce cheques and pay disbursements
  • Checking Legal Aid payments and distribution thereof
  • Managing financial documentation accurately
  • Ensuring compliance with financial procedures
• Case Management:
  • Managing personal injury files efficiently
  • Ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date
  • Supporting fee earners with case progression
  • Maintaining organised file systems
  • Preparing files for archiving
• Office Support:
  • Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment
  • Contributing to maintaining and improving office procedures
  • Supporting team members as required
  • Any other duties as required by the firm

What We’re Looking For

• Good keyboard skills with typing speed of 55 wpm
• Excellent telephone skills – confident, clear and professional
• Literate and numerate
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with team requirements
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a professional, friendly and effective manner
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Prepared to work as a member of a team
• Excellent written English to produce client-facing documents
• Clear and confident communication skills

Highly Desirable

• Previous secretary experience within personal injury
• Case Management System experienceExperience in a legal environment
• Knowledge of Legal Aid procedures
• Understanding of personal injury processes

Personal Attributes

• Flexible and can‑do attitude
• Helpful and professional manner
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Commitment to delivering quality service

Benefits Package

• Salary: £22,000 – £26,000 (pro rata dependent on skills and experience)
• Comprehensive pension scheme

Professional Development

• Opportunity to develop personal injury expertise
• Training on Case Management systems
• Support for professional development
• Ongoing training opportunities

Working Environment

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Part‑time working pattern offering work‑life balance
• Skipton location with good local amenities
• Friendly office atmosphere

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established Yorkshire law firm with a strong reputation for quality legal services and excellent client care. They offer a collaborative, friendly working environment where team members are valued and supported in their professional development.

Location & Working Arrangements

Based: Skipton, North Yorkshire
Working Pattern: Part‑time Permanent

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re an experienced legal secretary looking for a part‑time role in personal injury we want to hear from you.

Contact

Lee Hawthorne‑Finch
People and Talent Director
Hawthorne‑Finch Talent Solutions
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