Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary

Job Description

Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary

Location: Sheffield (flexible and hybrid working)

Salary: 26000 to 32000

Experience: Minimum 2 years experience as a Legal Secretary (ideally within Clinical Negligence Personal Injury or a related litigation area)

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded Clinical Negligence department.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable proactive legal support professional who enjoys working in a specialist fast-paced team and takes pride in delivering excellent client care and high-quality work.

You will play a key role supporting the Head of Department and the wider team of fee earners on a varied and complex caseload of clinical negligence matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• High-quality secretarial and administrative support including audio and copy typing of legal documents and correspondence

• Diary management scheduling appointments and supporting file opening and closing procedures

• Producing and preparing Court documents and electronic bundles

• Liaising with clients and professionals via telephone and email

• Supporting forms and case management processes including invoicing and billing

• Assisting with audit preparation for Legal Aid and ATE providers

What Were Looking For

• At least 2 years experience as a legal secretary ideally within Clinical Negligence Personal Injury or a related litigation area

• Experience working with an electronic case management system (working knowledge of Partner for Windows would be an advantage)

• Strong understanding of clinical negligence case funding (ATE/BTE)

• Knowledge of Legal Aid funding and CCMS would be advantageous

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive and professional approach

• Exceptional attention to detail organisation and time management skills

Whats On Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working

• Enhanced pension contributions

• Family-orientated policies

• Enhanced company sick pay

• Death in service benefit

• Confidential advice and support plus wellbeing initiatives

• Discounted memberships

• Discounted legal fees

• Supportive inclusive working environment with approachable teams and experienced colleagues

• Commitment to continuous development and progression including training and career pathways

• Opportunities to get involved in working groups focused on communication and wellbeing

• Access to external networks and professional groups plus internal and external events to build your network

• Environmentally conscious approach including a paperless way of working

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.