Legal Secretary – Medical Negligence Department Derry

Legal Secretary – Medical Negligence Department

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Job details

Brendan Kearney & Co Solicitors is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Legal Secretary to join its busy and expanding Medical Negligence Department.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide essential support to solicitors handling medical negligence claims and will play a key role in the progression of cases from inception to conclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with the management of medical negligence files.
• Drafting correspondence, legal documents and court papers.
• Liaising with clients, medical experts, healthcare providers and third parties.
• Obtaining, reviewing and organising medical records and other evidential documentation.
• Preparing briefs, chronologies and case summaries.
• Managing diaries, court deadlines and appointments.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Providing a high standard of client care at all times.
• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills.Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

In addition to a competitive salary commensurate with experience, the successful candidate will benefit from private health insurance, a company pension scheme, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Closing date for applications: Friday 31 July at 12pm. To apply, please submit your CV together with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position to our office manager at:

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