Legal PA

AD Recruit Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm in Greater Manchester seeks an experienced Legal Personal Assistant to join their Employers’ Liability team. The role offers a competitive salary and emphasizes professional growth in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include document preparation, client interaction, and diary management, making it ideal for a proactive individual looking to thrive in a dynamic legal context.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Structured hours for work-life balance

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within a legal setting, preferably in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Audio typing speed of 65+ words per minute.
• Exceptional customer service skills, including professional telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing.
• Administer daily digital filing, manage client files.
• Attend to clients in person and on the telephone.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Language Skills

Legal Secretarial Experience

IT Proficiency

Typing Speed

Tools

Proclaim

Big Hand

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Personal Assistant – Greater Manchester – £26,000 to £30,000

Are you an experienced Legal Personal Assistant seeking a dynamic role within a reputable firm? This position offers a competitive salary, a professional environment, and the chance to be a pivotal part of a well-established Employers’ Liability team in Greater Manchester.

Why This Role Stands Out:

- Competitive Salary: Earn between £26,000 and £30,000, commensurate with your experience.
- Structured Hours: Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with standard hours from 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:30am to 5pm on Fridays.
- Professional Growth: Engage in a role that values your expertise and encourages continuous learning and development.
- Supportive Environment: Work closely with a Principal Partner, providing essential support and contributing to the team’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

- Document Preparation: Efficiently prepare correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing.
- File Management: Administer daily digital filing, and manage the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files.
- Client Interaction: Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone, ensuring a professional and friendly manner in line with the firm’s client care standards.
- Diary Management: Make appointments, arrange meetings, and manage the fee earner’s diaries.
- Team Support: Provide support to other secretaries and the administration team as required.
- Confidentiality: Ensure the confidentiality of all clients’ documentation and information.

Essential Skills and Experience:

- Legal Secretarial Experience: Demonstrable experience within a legal setting, preferably in personal injury or civil litigation.
- IT Proficiency: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
- Language Skills: Excellent command of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Attention to Detail: Acute attention to detail is crucial.
- Typing Speed: Audio typing speed of 65+ words per minute.
- Customer Service: Exceptional customer service skills, including a professional and friendly telephone manner.
- Case Management Systems: Prior exposure to Proclaim case management system is desirable.
- Digital Dictation: Experience with digital dictation, ideally Big Hand, would be beneficial.

This role is perfect for a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a high degree of self-management and initiative. If you meet the criteria and are ready to contribute to a thriving legal team, this could be the next step in your career.