Clinical Neglience Legal Secretary

Job Description

Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary Sheffield Excellent Benefits

2 Years Experience Multi-Accredited Firm 200 Year Heritage

About the Opportunity

Join a prestigious multi-accredited law firm with over 200 years of heritage serving the Yorkshire region. Were seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our highly regarded Clinical Negligence Department offering exceptional career development opportunities within one of Sheffields leading legal practices.

The Role

Youll provide vital secretarial and administrative support to the Head of Department and wider fee earner team working on varied and complex clinical negligence matters within our specialist litigation department.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to senior fee earners

Audio and copy typing of complex legal documents and correspondence

Managing diaries scheduling appointments and coordinating case activities

Assisting with file opening and closing procedures using electronic case management systems

Producing and preparing Court documents and electronic bundles for hearings

Liaising professionally with clients and external professionals via telephone and email

Supporting completion of forms and case management processes including invoicing

Assisting with billing procedures and financial case management

Supporting audit preparation for Legal Aid and ATE insurance providers

Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

What Were Looking For

Minimum 2 years experience as a Legal Secretary ideally in Clinical Negligence Personal Injury or related litigation

Experience working with electronic case management systems (Partner for Windows advantageous)

Strong understanding of Clinical Negligence case funding including ATE/BTE insurance

Knowledge of Legal Aid funding and CCMS systems would be beneficial

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with professional telephone manner

Exceptional attention to detail organisation and time management abilities

Proactive approach with ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

What We Offer

Competitive salary: (dependent on experience)

Comprehensive benefits package including 4-6% pension contributions

Death in service benefit at 4x salary

Enhanced holiday entitlements with option to purchase additional days

Family-friendly policies and flexible working arrangements where appropriate

Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives

Defined career pathways with regular appraisals and development opportunities

Access to leading professional networks and training programmes

Discounted legal fees and company sick pay

Supportive collaborative working environment

About Us

Our client is a forward-thinking multi-accredited firm with Legal 500 recognition for high-quality legal advice and compassionate client service. With around 80 team members and Investors in People accreditation they offer a supportive inclusive environment focused on employee development work-life balance and being a great place to work.

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