Legal Secretary – Personal Injury

About the role

This full‑time, office‑based position supports a busy Personal Injury team within a well‑established law firm. You will provide essential administrative and secretarial assistance to ensure client matters run smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the Personal Injury department.
• Prepare legal correspondence and documents using audio and copy typing.
• Liaise with medical experts, barristers, witnesses and courts.
• Manage diaries, arrange appointments and handle client enquiries.
• Take telephone messages and direct enquiries appropriately.
• Use case‑management, accounting and time‑recording systems.
• Prepare outgoing post and support document management.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure GDPR compliance.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Personal Injury Secretary, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant or similar role.
• Prior work within a Personal Injury department is highly preferable.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Proactive, reliable and good academic background.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to develop a legal career within a respected practice.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.