Legal Secretary
Hay & Kilner is a busy, full-service law firm located in the heart of Newcastle city centre, and we are currently growing our Legal Secretarial team. We provide a comprehensive service across a broad range of practice areas to meet all our clients’ legal needs.
We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our prestigious, brand-new Newcastle city centre office within the Clinical Negligence team. Prior experience in a secretarial position within a law firm is required. Experience in Clinical Negligence is advantageous, though not essential. Part-time and full-time applicants will be considered.
Successful candidates will report to the relevant Head of Department and will be responsible for:
- Audio and copy typing for their department
- Managing digital dictation and document formatting
- Ensuring documents are correctly filed, both electronically and in hard copy
- Engaging directly with the firm’s clients and supporting the team by welcoming new clients
- Drafting court forms
- Copying and preparing documents for disclosure and despatch
- Scheduling appointments, arranging meetings, and maintaining diaries
- Arranging conferences with experts and Counsel
- Assisting with preparation of Court Bundles, both digitally and in hard copy
- Downloading and uploading electronic medical records and radiology
- Providing excellent support and assistance to Lawyers
The following skills and experience are relevant:
- Strong typing speed and accuracy
- Proficiency with word processing systems
- Familiarity with Excel spreadsheets
- Experience working independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Understanding of legal terminology
- Ability to navigate online platforms
- Knowledge and experience of Court Forms and preparing drafts
We offer an excellent benefits package and a supportive, inclusive working environment. If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV to [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,500.00-£27,728.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Legal secretarial: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
