Legal PA - Real Estate Litigation

Myerson Limited (trading as Myerson Solicitors); Altrincham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Myerson Limited (trading as Myerson Solicitors) is seeking a proactive and organised Legal PA to support the Real Estate Litigation team. You will assist fee earners with document production, typing, diary management, and file maintenance, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Experience as a PA or legal secretary and proficiency with MS Office are desirable.

Qualifications

• Proactive and highly organised with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy law firm.
• Strong attention to detail and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support Fee Earners in Real Estate Litigation with document drafting and formatting.
• Diary management, meetings, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare and log bills and narrative notes; manage file and document management systems.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Assist with training events, webinars and court/documents preparation as required.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Strong communication

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our firm

At Myerson, we do things differently.

Recognised as a Top 200 UK Law Firm by The Lawyer, ranked Top Tier by The Legal 500, commended by The Times Best Law Firms, and named Corporate Culture & Wellbeing Champions at the Manchester Legal Awards, we have built a reputation for excellence, innovation and outstanding client service.

As one of the largest independent law firms in the North West, our success has been achieved through sustainable, organic growth rather than mergers or acquisitions. Our reputation has been earned through entrepreneurial thinking, exceptional people and a commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients.

We are proud of our collaborative, supportive and independent culture, and we look for people who share our values, ambition and commitment to excellence. In September 2024, Myerson became a 100% employee-owned business, making us the first law firm in the Manchester market to take this significant step. Employee ownership helps protect the independence, stability and people-first culture that make Myerson such a rewarding place to build a career, while ensuring that everyone has a shared stake in our continued success.

The role

Our Legal PAs at Myerson are key in supporting the success of every department. We are looking for a dedicated individual who will help the Fee Earners in our Real Estate Litigation department continue to deliver high-quality work for our clients.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Producing high-quality documents and ensure files are maintained using a document management system
• Formatting and amending documents using speech recognition technology
• Audio typing using a digital dictation system
• Answering phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or taking messages
• Using a diary management system to arrange meetings, organise travel itineraries and make appointments
• Preparing bills and ensuring up to date narratives are obtained and logged onto the system, draw cheques, deal with expenses and handling accounts queries
• Updating the reciprocity register
• Dealing with the management of the enquiries system
• Arranging training/webinars for Fee Earners
• Collating and compiling of disclosure documents/bundles/instructions to counsel
• Conducting land registry searches
• General administration work on behalf of fee earners work as required
• Promoting and complying with legislation and Myerson’s policies on equal opportunities and health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others
• Identifying and undertaking training and development as required to meet personal and business needs
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the level of the post to ensure the smooth running of Myerson

Who we are looking for

We are looking for candidates who bring a proactive, organised approach to their work. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work independently and as a team. Successful candidates will also be able to demonstrate strong time management skills to enable multiple and varied tasks to be carried out simultaneously and to meet deadlines.

Previous experience as a PA or legal secretary, or similar transferable experience, is desirable. We are looking for someone who is literate with a strong eye for detail and has experience using MS Office (including document production in Word). Candidates must bring a flexible approach to fulfilling the duties of the post.

Myerson are strong advocates of a successful work/life balance and proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds with the same ethos, passion and enthusiasm.