Criminal Legal Secretary

Simpson Judge Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a full-time Criminal Legal Secretary to join its high-performing criminal law team. The role involves providing administrative support, drafting legal documents, and coordinating meetings while maintaining confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in legal settings, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with legal case management systems. This position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to work on complex cases in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal secretary, preferably in criminal law.
• Strong understanding of criminal law procedures and terminology.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to solicitors.
• Draft and finalize legal documents accurately.
• Coordinate client meetings and court hearings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Criminal Legal Secretary (Full-Time)
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Firm: Top-Tier Law Firm

About the Role:
We are currently recruiting for a Criminal Legal Secretary on behalf of a leading top-tier law firm based in Manchester. This is an exciting full-time opportunity to join a high-performing criminal law team that handles complex and high-profile cases. As a Legal Secretary, you will be supporting some of the best in the business and making a direct contribution to the smooth running of the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to solicitors and partners within the criminal law team
• Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents such as court forms, client correspondence, and case files
• Coordinate client meetings, court hearings, and appointments
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, ensuring all documents are correctly filed and easy to retrieve
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion
• Serve as the first point of contact for clients, providing excellent customer service and support
• General office duties including photocopying, filing, and post management

About You

• To be considered for this role, you should ideally have:
• Previous experience as a legal secretary, with a preference for experience in criminal law
• A strong understanding of criminal law procedures and terminology
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Proficiency with legal case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an attention to detail
• A proactive and enthusiastic attitude, with the ability to work well as part of a team

Why This Firm?

This law firm is widely regarded as one of the best in the criminal law sector, providing a supportive and collaborative working environment. Along with a competitive salary and benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to work on high-profile cases and be part of a top-tier legal team. You’ll also have the chance to progress your career and gain valuable experience in a well-respected firm.