Legal Secretary

Virtual Hire Staffing; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks an experienced Legal Secretary for a dynamic role in Greater Manchester. The position involves supporting a team of lawyers with responsibilities such as preparing legal documents, managing communications, and ensuring a smooth transition to a paperless system. Offering competitive salary and professional development opportunities, this role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional looking to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Supportive Environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Legal Secretary is essential.
• Strong comprehension of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• IT literate, with excellent word processing and audio typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lawyers by preparing correspondence and documents.
• Manage inbound and outbound calls professionally.
• Arrange appointments, meetings, and liaise with relevant parties.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Technical Proficiency

Tools

Proclaim case management system

Digital dictation software

Job description

Required Skills

• Arrange appointments
• Preparing legal documents

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary seeking a dynamic and rewarding role in Greater Manchester? This position offers a competitive salary of £26,000 to £28,000, dependent on experience, and the chance to work in a stimulating, fast-paced environment. The role involves working within a pool of Legal Secretaries, providing essential support to a team of Lawyers. Responsibilities include preparing bundles, client communication, and arranging meetings and conferences. As the office transitions towards a paperless system, some filing will still be required.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Earn between £26,000 and £28,000, reflecting your experience and expertise.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills by working with a range of legal professionals and gaining exposure to various areas of law, including Road Traffic Accidents, Employers’ Liability, and Occupiers & Public Liability.
• Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative team where your contributions are valued, and you have the opportunity to support and learn from others.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy standard working hours from 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:30am to 5pm on Fridays, allowing for a balanced professional and personal life.

Person Specification:

• Experience: Demonstrable experience as a Legal Secretary is essential.
• Communication Skills: Strong comprehension of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Technical Proficiency: IT literate, with excellent word processing and audio typing skills (65+ words per minute).
• Customer Service: Exceptional customer service skills, including a professional and friendly telephone manner.
• Attention to Detail: Acute attention to detail and the ability to prioritise daily workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Desirable Skills: Prior exposure to the Proclaim case management system and experience with digital dictation, ideally Big Hand.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Lawyers by preparing correspondence and documents, including pleadings and court bundles.
• Handle photocopying and scanning tasks, with support from the Administration team if needed.
• Manage inbound and outbound calls to clients and other parties professionally.
• Arrange appointments, meetings, and liaise with Lawyers, clients, Counsel, and others.
• Support fellow secretaries and the administration team as required.
• Help update the Proclaim case management system where possible.

This role is perfect for a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Secretary looking to thrive in a supportive and dynamic legal environment. Apply now to take the next step in your career.