LEGAL SECRETARY
Location:Derry/LondonderrySalary:Competitive (DOE)
Nixon McQuade are delighted to be working with an established and expanding law firm as they recruit for a Legal Secretary to join their TEAM.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to support solicitors handling a busy caseload of medical negligence claims. The successful candidate will play an important role in progressing files from initial instruction through to settlement or hearing.
The Role
- Supporting solicitors with the management and progression of medical negligence files
- Drafting correspondence, legal documents and court papers
- Liaising with clients, medical experts, healthcare providers and other third parties
- Obtaining, reviewing and organising medical records and supporting evidence
- Preparing briefs, chronologies and case summaries
- Managing diaries, appointments, court dates and procedural deadlines
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records
- Ensuring files are progressed in accordance with internal procedures
- Providing a professional and compassionate standard of client care
The Person
- Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise competing deadlines
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Competent using Microsoft Office and case management systems
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Previous litigation or medical negligence experience would be advantageous but is not essential
For further information on this vacancy, please apply via the link below or contactSteafan McKenna in the strictest confidence.
Skills:Audio Typing Microsoft Office case management Litigation medical negligence
Benefits:competitive salary Parking Pension Fund
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