Legal Secretary

Agility Resoucing; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Manchester is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal PA to support senior fee earners and legal teams. The role involves preparing legal documentation, managing filing systems, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in legal support, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills. The position offers hybrid working options and a supportive environment.

Benefits

23 days annual leave, increasing to 26 days

Death in Service cover (2x salary)

Enhanced Maternity Pay (after 1 year)

Supportive and friendly working environment

Ongoing training and development

Responsibilities

• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation via audio typing and word processing.
• Managing filing systems, including opening, closing, storing, and retrieving client files.
• Handling post, emails, and preparing enclosures for dispatch.
• Managing appointments and diaries for fee earners.
• Liaising with clients both in person and over the phone in a professional, friendly manner.
• Providing support across the secretarial and admin team when required.
• Maintaining confidentiality and high standards of data handling.
• Living our 4-service promise and upholding excellent levels of client care.

Skills

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Fast and accurate audio typing (65+ wpm preferred)

Friendly and professional telephone manner

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Experience using the Proclaim case management system

Knowledge of court forms and document preparation

Familiarity with digital dictation and pleadings

Job description

Location: Manchester (Hybrid working available)

About the Firm

Join one of the UK's highest-rated law firms, consistently recognised as a "One of the Best Law Firm to Work For" and boasting 5-star Google reviews. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit experienced Legal Secretaries and Legal PAs to support our teams.

The Role

You will play a vital role in supporting senior fee earners and legal teams, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding client care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation via audio typing and word processing
• Managing filing systems, including opening, closing, storing, and retrieving client files
• Handling post, emails, and preparing enclosures for despatch.
• Managing appointments and diaries for fee earners
• Liaising with clients both in person and over the phone in a professional, friendly manner
• Providing support across the secretarial and admin team when required
• Maintaining confidentiality and high standards of data handling
• Living our 4-service promise and upholding excellent levels of client care

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Fast and accurate audio typing (65+ wpm preferred)
• Friendly and professional telephone manner
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience using the Proclaim case management system.
• Knowledge of court forms and document preparation
• Familiarity with digital dictation and pleadings

What We Offer

• Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (flexible arrangements and reduced hours considered)
• Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days remote (post-probation)
• 23 days annual leave, increasing annually to 26 days (+ bank holidays)
• Death in Service cover (2x salary)
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (after 1 year)
• Supportive and friendly working environment with ongoing training and development

Interested

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal PA looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and dynamic law firm, we'd love to hear from you.

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