Construction Legal Secretary

Gateley Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Legal Secretary to join their national Construction team. This role involves supporting Fee Earners and Partners, managing diaries, and ensuring high-quality secretarial support. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, legal secretarial experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and case management software. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive packages and flexible working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Learning Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience is essential for this role.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Word and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Support Fee Earners and Partners across the national Construction team.
• Manage diaries and deliver seamless secretarial support.

Skills

Legal Secretarial Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

High Accuracy

Initiative

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Strong IT Skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Case Management Software

Job description

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About The Role

We are seeking a proactive Legal Secretary to support Fee Earners and Partners across our national Construction team. You will join an established team handling both contentious and non-contentious matters. The position offers flexibility, with base locations in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, or Nottingham, and requires regular office presence.

The Team

Our construction & engineering team advises on diverse projects for contractors, developers, and others, including international ventures. Our clients range from major developers to local authorities, with expertise in both contentious and non-contentious construction issues.

The Person

The ideal candidate will confidently liaise with stakeholders, manage diaries, and deliver seamless secretarial support. Essential attributes include previous legal secretarial experience, excellent communication skills, high accuracy, initiative, ability to work under pressure, and strong IT skills including Microsoft Word and case management software.

About Us

Gateley is a forward-thinking legal and professional services group committed to diversity, inclusion, and employee development. We offer competitive packages, learning opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment screening relevant to the role, including eligibility checks, qualification verification, and references.