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SalaryLegal Secretary (Personal Injury) - Liverpool
Permanent, full time
Competitive salary and benefits
Role Reference - LS/PI/JC/JAN24
About Leigh Day
We are a top 100 law firm committed to claimant-only cases, ensuring that individuals have the same access to justice as the UK Government and large corporations. We're not afraid to take on difficult and challenging cases involving medical negligence, serious personal injuries, discrimination in the workplace, defective products and human rights abuses in this country and overseas.
About the department
Our asbestos litigation team specialises in handling a range of complex, sensitive and often life limiting claims brought on behalf of individuals who have been exposed to asbestos. We have represented many clients whose cases have gone on to change the law in relation to asbestos related diseases.
About the role
We have an opportunity for a secretary to join the Personal Injury department to support our team of lawyers with our landmark, personal injury asbestos cases.
Among other duties, you will be responsible for typing statements and other documents, managing schedules, arranging meetings, booking international travel and accommodation, time recording and invoicing, minute taking and drafting correspondence.
For more details about the role, who we're looking for and how to make your application, please click "apply now" to be re-directed to our careers page.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Leigh Day is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. We value the diversity of our colleagues, our clients and the third parties with whom we work. We seek to create an environment where everyone feels included and valued for their unique characteristics, skills and abilities and supported in their needs and responsibilities.
We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.
Employee benefits
- Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home for a full-time worker)
- 29 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
- Enhanced pension contributions (Aviva)
- Life assurance 4 x salary
- Healthcare cash plan with Medicash
- Private Health Insurance (BUPA)
- Subsidised gym/ sports team membership up to 50% off
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
