Legal Secretary

Jobwise Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Smart-casual dress code

Permanent potential

Job summary

Jobwise Ltd in the Didsbury area is seeking a part-time Legal Secretary to support an established legal team. A solid legal secretarial background is needed, with the ability to prepare documents, manage files and support solicitors.

Conveyancing experience would be ideal but not essential; the role offers 14.50–16.50 per hour, two or three days per week, 9am–5pm, 14 hours minimum (up to 21 hours), weekly pay, and the potential to become permanent.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm or legal environment
• Experience preparing documents, managing files and providing secretarial support to solicitors or fee earners
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Availability to work on Mondays and Tuesdays

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day secretarial support to solicitors and fee earners, helping them manage their workload efficiently
• Preparing legal documents, contracts, correspondence and other paperwork as required
• Maintaining client files and ensuring documents and records are accurate and up to date
• Supporting the administration of legal matters and helping keep cases progressing
• Answering incoming calls, dealing with client enquiries and passing on messages where needed
• Covering reception, welcoming visitors and providing a professional first point of contact
• Assisting with general office administration and supporting colleagues across the team when required

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Document preparation

File management

Client communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Part-Time Legal Secretary - Conveyancing

Experienced Legal Secretary looking for part-time hours that fit around your other commitments?

We're recruiting a Legal Secretary to support an established legal team in the Didsbury area. This opportunity would suit someone with a solid legal secretarial background who is confident preparing documents, supporting solicitors and keeping files and administrative tasks organised.

Previous conveyancing experience would be ideal, but it doesn't need to be your current area of work. If you've worked in conveyancing earlier in your career, or you're an experienced Legal Secretary in another area of law who is happy to get up to speed with conveyancing matters, we'd love to hear from you.

With pay of 14.50- 16.50 per hour, the option to work either two or three days per week and the possibility of the role becoming permanent, this could be a great opportunity for someone looking for part-time work within a professional legal environment.

What will you be doing as a Legal Secretary?

• Providing day-to-day secretarial support to solicitors and fee earners, helping them manage their workload efficiently
• Preparing legal documents, contracts, correspondence and other paperwork as required
• Maintaining client files and ensuring documents and records are accurate and up to date
• Supporting the administration of legal matters and helping keep cases progressing.
• Answering incoming calls, dealing with client enquiries and passing on messages where needed
• Covering reception, welcoming visitors and providing a professional first point of contact
• Assisting with general office administration and supporting colleagues across the team when required

What's in it for you?

• 14.50- 16.50 per hour, depending on experience
• Flexible part-time options: work two days per week, Monday and Tuesday, or add Friday to make it three days
• 14 hours per week minimum, with the option to work 21 hours
• Consistent working hours: 9am-5pm, with a one-hour lunch break
• Weekly pay and holiday pay during the temporary assignment
• Smart-casual dress code in a professional working environment
• Potential for a permanent position, depending on business requirements and suitability

Why would you join this company?

You’ll be supporting an established legal team where good organisation, accurate administration and dependable secretarial support are valued.

The role offers a varied working day, combining legal secretarial responsibilities with client contact and general office support. With the choice of two or three working days, it's an opportunity to continue using your legal experience while working a part-time schedule.

What we're looking for

What's essential:

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm or legal environment
• Experience preparing documents, managing files and providing secretarial support to solicitors or fee earners
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively
• Professional communication skills when dealing with clients over the telephone and face-to-face
• Availability to work on Mondays and Tuesdays

What's helpful but not essential:

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary
• Experience with residential property transactions and conveyancing documentation, whether recently or earlier in your career
• Experience in another area of law, with transferable legal secretarial skills and the confidence to learn new processes
• Previous reception or general office administration experience
• Availability to work Fridays as well, if you'd prefer three days per week

You don't need to be working in conveyancing right now. We're keen to hear from experienced Legal Secretaries who have conveyancing knowledge from earlier in their career, as well as those currently supporting solicitors in other areas of law. The key is having a solid legal secretarial background and being available on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The Essentials

Salary: 14.50- 16.50 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: Two days per week minimum (Monday and Tuesday), 9am-5pm, with a one-hour lunch break. The option to add Friday for three days per week

Working hours: 14 hours per week minimum, or 21 hours if working Monday, Tuesday and Friday

Location: Didsbury

Job type: Temporary, with the potential to become permanent