Legal Secretary

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Insolvency team. The role involves managing workloads, liaising with clients, and assisting with administrative tasks. Candidates should have strong organisational and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal resources. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their legal and business skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Legal Secretary eager to develop legal and business skills.
• Ability to work efficiently to deadlines and manage others' deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Organise and prioritise workload in conjunction with the fee earner.
• Assist with fee-earning duties, including preparing Court bundles and drafting documents.
• Maintain contact with colleagues and external clients via phone and email.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online Legal Resources

Job description

Legal Secretary (0301) Manchester, England

Salary: GBP27964 - GBP32000 per annum + Benefits

Legal Secretary
Manchester
Up to £32,000

My client, a well-known Law Firm, is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join their Insolvency team.

Main Duties:

1. Organise and prioritise workload in conjunction with the fee earner;
2. Maintain partners' diaries, be aware of their commitments, and resolve scheduling conflicts;
3. Manage, collate, and submit forms for claiming partners' expenses;
4. Liaise with clients, take instructions, and maintain client information;
5. Work with finance to prepare financial reports and monitor financial performance;
6. Assist in raising invoices regularly;
7. Arrange meetings, organise team diaries, and coordinate business development events with marketing and events teams;
8. Maintain contact with colleagues and external clients via phone and email;
9. Assist with fee-earning duties, including preparing Court bundles, drafting documents, and conducting searches;
10. Coordinate receipt and payment of client money with the finance department;
11. Open files promptly, ensuring compliance with SRA requirements, and prepare engagement letters;
12. Manage the support administration team’s duties and capacity;
13. Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, and scanning as needed.

Skills Required:

• Experienced Legal Secretary eager to develop legal and business skills;
• Ability to work efficiently to deadlines and manage others' deadlines;
• Self-motivated with initiative;
• Excellent organisational and time management skills;
• Attention to detail with confidence to challenge peers;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, confident in written and telephone communication;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other IT packages, with experience in online legal resources like PLC, Land Registry, and Companies House.

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal PA interested in this role, please apply ASAP!

Application Instructions:

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