Legal Administrator - Employment

Horwich Farrelly; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading legal services provider as a Legal Secretary in South Manchester. Support the Employment Team with administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations. This role offers career progression, a supportive environment, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

Company pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Life insurance and income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital GP service

Season ticket loans

HF Discount Hub

Electric Vehicle Allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, or similar role.
• Good knowledge of legal terminology and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to the employment department.
• Manage client onboarding and file administration.
• Support Fee Earners with bundle preparation for hearings.

Skills

Organizational Skills

People Skills

Proactivity

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience as a Legal Secretary

Knowledge of Legal Terminology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case Management Software

Finance Systems

Job description

HF. People. Not just lawyers. We know it’s you who makes the difference.

Are you a proficient Legal Secretary seeking a new challenge to broaden your skillset? Join our exceptional Employment Team at HF! We are looking for an organized and proactive Legal Secretary to support our operations and uphold the highest standards of legal administration.

If you're ready to advance your legal coordination career in an exciting, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

You will be the backbone of our legal department, ensuring smooth administrative operations and supporting legal professionals with essential daily tasks. Think of yourself as the trusted right hand to our legal team, ensuring everything runs seamlessly behind the scenes.

Your administrative skills and excellent people skills will enable you to provide clerical support to our employment department. Typical duties include managing client onboarding, opening new files, running reports, file administration, event management, chasing purchase orders, and raising invoices. Supporting Fee Earners with bundle preparation for hearings, typing attendance notes, and legal letters will also be part of your role.

What do I need?

If you are hardworking, well-organized, enjoy working as part of a successful team, and can also work independently using your initiative, we can help you build a rewarding legal career with HF! Ideally, you will have previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, or similar role.

A good knowledge of legal terminology, documentation, and processes, along with competence in case management software and finance systems, would be highly beneficial. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks easily are essential.

If you are meticulous, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

What’s in it for you?

This is a great opportunity to start a successful career in law. We are committed to developing and nurturing our employees, with many opportunities for progression and a rewarding career at HF.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing to 30 days with service
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life insurance and income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP service
• Season ticket loans
• HF Discount Hub
• Electric Vehicle Allowance

About the company

HF is a leading UK provider of legal and handling services to the insurance sector, established in 1969. We serve 12 of the UK’s 20 largest motor insurers in areas such as counter fraud, injury, motor and casualty services, recoveries, costs, and credit hire.

We are not your typical corporate law firm. We offer flexible, hybrid working, and a relaxed dress code — you can be yourself at work!

We invest in our people through professional development, internal promotions, subscriptions, and learning grants, fostering growth and opportunity.

What’s next?

If HF feels like the right place for you, we’d love to learn more about you!

After submitting your application, successful candidates will be invited to a virtual interview. As an inclusive employer, we value diverse applicants and support adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please note: this role is based at our South Manchester offices and will require the successful candidate to be mainly office-based during training, with one day per week working from home.

Let us know if you need any adjustments to support your application process.