Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary

Clinical Negligence Legal Secretary

Location: Sheffield (flexible and hybrid working)

Salary: £26,000 to £32,000

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

• 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 We're 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

What's 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