Legal Secretary

Adecco; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the North West seeks an experienced Legal Secretary for a permanent full-time role in Preston. This hybrid position involves supporting Fee Earners in various administrative tasks including document preparation, case management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have comprehensive experience in legal administration and strong IT skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a law firm as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA.
• Proficiency in legal case management systems.
• Strong IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Manage hard copy files and SOS electronic files.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare financial ledgers and liaise with the Finance team.

Skills

Legal Administration

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Proficiency in Legal Software

Microsoft Office Skills

Adobe Acrobat Skills

Tools

SOS Case Management System

Bighand Dictation Software

Job description

Job Title: Legal Secretary
Location: Preston (Hybrid)
Remuneration: Salary Dependant on Experience
Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time

This permanent full-time position offers a hybrid work environment for an experienced Legal Secretary with a leading law firm in the North West. The role is critical in supporting Fee Earners and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in legal administration, working in professional environments such as law firms. The ideal applicant possesses strong organisational skills, advanced proficiency in legal software systems, and excellent interpersonal communication. This position will involve various administrative tasks related to case management, preparing legal documents, and facilitating smooth operations in the legal service line team

What you will Do?

• Effectively manage hard copy files and SOS electronic files, including opening and closing matters
• Ensure file compliance with regulatory standards and office manual processes as required
• Inform Fee Earners of required actions, manage critical dates, and assist with credit management processes
• Prepare financial ledgers and posting slips, liaise with the Finance team, and create case bundles
• Draft documents for clients upon instruction and attend meetings as required to provide support

Your Skills

• Experience working in a law firm, ideally in positions such as Legal Secretary or Legal PA
• Proficiency in legal case management systems like SOS, Bighand dictation software, and electronic court filing systems
• Strong IT skills with intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to produce formal legal correspondence and type digital dictations efficiently
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills, capable of managing client inquiries independently

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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