Legal Secretary

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to assist in their Personal Injury department. This role involves providing comprehensive support to lawyers, managing client communications, and requires strong audio typing skills and legal knowledge. Enjoy a vibrant workplace and hybrid working after probation, along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working: 3/2 split after probation

Generous holiday allowance: 23 days rising to 26

Holiday buy-back scheme and an extra day off for birthday

Private medical insurance (after 2 years' service)

Annual flu jab and access to an Employee Assistance Programme

On-site 24/7 gym

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Excellent English spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Confident IT user with strong audio typing skills (65+ wpm).
• Professionally manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to lawyers.
• Manage file administration including scanning and photocopying.
• Handle client calls and schedule appointments effectively.

Skills

Audio typing

Organisational skills

Client-focused approach

Attention to detail

Education

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary

Tools

Proclaim case management system

BigHand digital dictation

Job description

Legal Secretary - Personal Injury

Location: South Manchester

Salary: GBP26,000 - GBP28,000 (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-5:30pm Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

About the Firm

Established over 20 years, our client is a highly respected, award-winning law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence. With a national client base and a strong presence in Manchester, they are currently ranked among the top 100 UK law firms. Their 5-star Trustpilot rating, based on over 7,000 client reviews, reflects their unwavering commitment to client care and legal excellence.

This is a firm that values its people, fosters professional development, and offers a supportive, forward-thinking working environment.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Legal Secretary to join the firm's busy Personal Injury department. Working within a pool of secretaries, you'll support a number of experienced lawyers across one of the firm's key workstreams: Road Traffic Accidents, Employers' Liability, or Occupiers' & Public Liability.

This is a varied and rewarding role that goes beyond traditional secretarial duties, offering the chance to be an integral part of a high-performing legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to a team of lawyers within a designated workstream
• Prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, and court bundles
• Manage file administration, including scanning, photocopying, and occasional filing
• Handle inbound and outbound client calls with professionalism and empathy
• Schedule appointments, arrange meetings and liaise with clients, Counsel, and other stakeholders
• Assist with updating the Proclaim case management system
• Collaborate with fellow secretaries and the wider admin team to ensure smooth workflow

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within personal injury
• Excellent command of English spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Strong audio typing skills (65+ wpm) and familiarity with digital dictation (BigHand desirable)
• Confident IT user with experience of case management systems (Proclaim preferred)
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• A professional, friendly telephone manner and a client-focused approach
• Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Hybrid working: 3/2 split after probation
• Generous holiday allowance: 23 days rising to 26, plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy-back scheme and an extra day off for your birthday (after qualifying period)
• Private medical insurance (after 2 years' service)
• Annual flu jab and access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site 24/7 gym
• Regular social events and a vibrant, inclusive workplace culture