Executive Administrator / Legal Secretary

Harrison Drury & Co; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Preston is seeking an Executive Administrator / Legal Secretary to provide efficient support to the property litigation team. The successful candidate will deliver timely administrative services while managing client communications and enhancing operational efficiencies. This full-time role requires excellent communication skills and experience in a legal environment to ensure high quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Law firm or professional environment is essential.
• Previous role as an Administrator in a legal team is required.
• Familiar with legal documents and court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Administration of Files including Matter Opening and Closing.
• Production of documents and files for Fee Earners.
• Reviewing finances and managing bill processes.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines

Education

Experience of working in a Law firm

Previous role as an Administrator in a Legal service line team

Familiarity with legal documents in contentious practice area

Tools

SOS legal case management systems

Job description

Executive Administrator / Legal Secretary

We usually respond within a day

Harrison Drury is a market leading Firm of solicitors with offices across the North West servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK.

We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focusses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people.

The property litigation team is recognised in the Legal 500 for its technical expertise in providing quality legal commercial services to clients. It acts for businesses and individuals across England and Wales offering the full range of contentious property disputes, from landlord and tenant and real estate litigation to property contract claims and professional negligence claims involving property professionals. The overall purpose of this role is to provide accurate, timely, efficient and professional support to the team as well as undertaking fee-earning work. We are looking for someone with drive and ambition to grow and develop their role and skillset and who will become a valued member of the team.

The role:

• Effective administration of the Files (hard copy and on SOS). This includes Matter Opening, Matter Closing, Matter Archiving and data updates during the course of a matter
• Production of files for Fee Earners on request
• Production and filing of documents, copies and scans as required
• Review of Departmental Finances including report production, liaison with clients regarding payment of fees, management of bill process and interaction with Finance
• Ensuring file compliance with relevant regulatory standards and the Office Manual processes
• Production and issue of correspondence upon instruction from the Fee Earner
• Attendance at meetings when required and taking minutes when requested
• Telephone call handling for the team ensuring that messages are captured accurately and passed on in a timely manner
• Diary management for Team events (Team meetings, 1:1s)
• Management of meetings for Fee Earners when requested (including liaison with other party, meeting room booking, car park booking and production of relevant materials / documents)

Skills and experience:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Experience of working in a Law firm or other professional environment
• Previous role as an Administrator in a Legal service line team
• Experience with SOS or similar legal case management systems
• Familiarity with legal documents in a contentious practice area, ideally in relation to County Court and High Court proceedings

Department Property Litigation Role Executive Administrator Locations Preston Employment type Full-time

About Harrison Drury

Harrison Drury is a people business with relationships at its heart. We deliver legal services as trusted legal partners to businesses, individuals and families from our offices across Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester and Merseyside.

Offices in Preston, Clitheroe, Garstang, Kendal, Lancaster, Lytham, Manchester and Southport.

Founded in 1901

Property Litigation · Preston

Executive Administrator / Legal Secretary