Legal Secretary

Forrest Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm of Solicitors in Preston is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team. The role includes providing comprehensive secretarial support, audio typing legal documents, and utilizing the Proclaim case management system. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and experience in any discipline of Law. This position offers opportunities for career development, competitive benefits, and a positive work environment.

Benefits

22 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Free parking

Pension scheme

Discretionary performance-related bonus

Company events and socials

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary in any discipline of Law.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive/flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to Solicitors.
• Draft court documents and trial bundles.
• Log and update claim information using Proclaim.

Skills

Audio typing

Proclaim system

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Big Hand digital dictation

Proclaim case management system

Job description

Forrest Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with this well‑established firm of Solicitors who are recruiting due to continued success. They are an organisation who believe in investing in their employee's career development, so this role comes with real progression opportunities. If you are an experienced Legal Secretary who has experience of audio typing and using the Proclaim system, we are keen to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to 2 Solicitors within the Housing Conditions and Personal Injury claims departments
• Copy and audio typing high volumes of legal documentation
• Using Big Hand digital dictation
• Drafting court documents, briefs to counsel and trial bundles
• Using the Proclaim case management system to accurately log and update claim information
• Accurately time recording for case work on the system
• Using the Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Outlook and Excel
• Liaising with clients via telephone and email to provide a high level of client satisfaction
• Working to targets to ensure the dictation pool is kept up to date

Hours of Work

• Monday – Friday (9am‑5pm)

Company Benefits: 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays, free parking, pension scheme, discretionary performance related bonus scheme, company events and socials

Qualifications

Our client is looking for an experienced Legal professional to join their modern and progressive firm. If you have strong attention to detail, a positive/flexible approach to work and are looking to build a long‑term career, this may be the perfect role for you! Applications will be accepted from candidates who have worked as a Legal Secretary within ANY discipline of Law but Proclaim experience is essential.

For further information about this opportunity please call Leanne at Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion - (phone number removed). Alternatively, please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.