Legal Personal Assistant

GradBay; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

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