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Legal Personal Assistant

GradBay

Wythenshawe

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 30,000

Full time

24 days ago

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Job summary

A leading law firm seeks an experienced Legal Personal Assistant (PA) for their Employers’ Liability team in Wythenshawe. This full-time position involves providing high-quality administrative support to a Principal Partner in a fast-paced legal setting. The ideal candidate will have expertise in legal procedures, strong audio typing skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and can manage multiple tasks, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

  • Experienced in Personal Injury or Civil Litigation.
  • Fast and accurate audio typing skills (65+ wpm).
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Proactive PA support to a Principal Partner.
  • Manage diaries and schedule meetings.
  • Prepare legal documents and handle correspondence.

Skills

Audio Typing
Client Service
Attention to Detail
Organisational Skills
English Grammar
Microsoft Office

Education

Proven experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary

Tools

Proclaim
BigHand

Job description

Legal Personal Assistant (PA) – Employers’ Liability Team

Location: Wythenshawe

Full-time | Permanent

£26,000 – £30,000

Mon–Thurs: 8:30am–5:30pm | Fri: 8:30am–5:00pm

Are you an experienced Legal PA with a background in Personal Injury or Employers’ Liability? Join a well-established Employers’ Liability team and provide dedicated support to a Principal Partner in a dynamic and fast-paced legal environment.

About the Role

As a Legal PA, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the department by delivering high-quality administrative and secretarial support. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a senior legal professional and be part of a collaborative and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide proactive PA support to a Principal Partner
  • Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and handle correspondence
  • Prepare legal documents, court forms, and pleadings
  • Audio typing and digital dictation (BigHand experience desirable)
  • Maintain and update case files using Proclaim (preferred)
  • Deliver exceptional client service via phone and email

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary, ideally in Personal Injury or Civil Litigation
  • Fast and accurate audio typing skills (65+ wpm)
  • Strong command of English spelling, grammar, and punctuation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Friendly, professional telephone manner and client-facing skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Desirable

  • Experience with Proclaim case management system
  • Familiarity with court forms and legal procedures
  • Previous work in a high-volume, fast-paced legal setting
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