Legal Personal Assistant

William James Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal PA to join a dynamic team in South Manchester. This role offers the chance to work in a prestigious law firm known for its exceptional Personal Injury legal advice. The ideal candidate will have a background in legal assistance, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills. In this position, you will support fee earners, manage diaries, and ensure efficient office operations while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. If you are self-motivated and eager to contribute to a thriving legal practice, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Generous company pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal secretary or personal assistant is essential.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide full support to fee earners, including document preparation.
• Manage diary appointments and respond to communications professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle billing information.

Skills

Legal Secretary Experience

Personal Assistant Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Tools

Case Management System

Job description

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Base pay range

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William James Recruitment providing exceptional candidates to top law firms across the UK.

About the Opportunity

Legal PA - South Manchester - Up to £32,000 salary

Superb opportunity to join an award-winning law firm offering specialist quality Personal Injury legal advice.

Due to the development and expansion of the firm’s Clinical Negligence department, the firm is looking to appoint a Legal PA to join the team and assist in driving forward a resilient and progressive legal practice.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with previous legal secretary / personal assistant experience and knowledge of Personal Injury.

Key Responsibilities

• Full support to fee earners, as required, including preparing correspondence and documents
• Opening and maintaining files on the case management system
• Preparing mail and enclosures for dispatch
• Proactively dealing with conflicting diary appointments and an ever-changing diary
• Ensuring a timely response to all communication from both internal and external stakeholders
• Attending to clients, primarily on the telephone, and providing such support in a professional and friendly manner
• Typing extensive reports to private healthcare; trusts and clinics, clinicians and indemnifiers, and general admin duties
• Collating billing information and producing invoices
• Monitoring fee earners’ e-mails and drafting responses
• Constantly maintaining a high level of confidentiality

The Candidate

• Ability to work well as part of a team and on own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - rising with length of service
• Private health insurance
• Generous company pension

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.

Contact Tara Halliwell (Retained Consultant)

Email: [e-mail]

More About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Administrative and Support Services, and Office Administration