Legal Secretary – Healthcare & Clinical Negligence – Newcastle upon Tyne

Legal Secretary – Healthcare & Clinical Negligence – Newcastle upon Tyne Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Healthcare & Clinical Negligence team of a highly regarded international law firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading legal practice with an outstanding reputation for litigation, dispute resolution and healthcare law.

Working alongside a busy team of solicitors and fee earners, you'll provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support across a varied caseload involving clinical negligence, medical malpractice, healthcare litigation and regulatory matters.

Previous experience within healthcare or clinical negligence law would be advantageous, although applications are welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries with backgrounds in other areas of law.

The Role

• Providing proactive secretarial and administrative support to a busy team of fee earners.
  
  
• Managing diaries, appointments and competing priorities.
  
  
• Preparing, formatting and managing legal documents and correspondence.
  
  
• Handling telephone enquiries and liaising professionally with clients and third parties.
  
  
• Maintaining accurate electronic files and case management records.
  
  
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the department.
  
  
• Using Microsoft Office, document management systems and legal technology to support efficiency.
  
  

About You

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm.
  
  
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  
  
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach to client care.
  
  
• Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
  
  
• Ability to manage workloads, prioritise deadlines and work independently.
  
  
• A proactive, flexible and team-focused attitude.
  
  
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat, PDF software or AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot would be advantageous.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  
  
• Hybrid working arrangement.
  
  
• Opportunity to join a respected international law firm.
  
  
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  
  
• Ongoing training and professional development.
  
  
• Exposure to interesting and varied healthcare litigation matters.
  
  
• Excellent long-term career opportunities.
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary in Newcastle looking to develop their career within a successful, forward-thinking law firm offering flexibility, stability and professional development.

Interested?

Apply today or get in touch with Jill McCartney at QED Legal for a confidential discussion.

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