Legal Secretary/PA

Office Angels; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Healthcare cash plan

Hybrid working

Job summary

Office Angels Limited, Manchester City Centre, is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary/PA to support the Real Estate team in a busy professional environment. Hybrid working offers a balance of in‑office collaboration and remote work, with exposure to high‑level fee earners.

You will manage diaries, file activities, billing coordination with Finance Operations, and assist with business development initiatives, ensuring precise, timely support across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in an administrative, secretarial or PA role within the legal sector.
• Previous Real Estate experience is desirable.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong communication skills at all levels, including phone and written.
• Collaborative and meticulous work style.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key point of contact between Real Estate team, clients and organisation.
• Manage file activities: open, maintain, close with accuracy and compliance.
• Provide personal assistance to partners and team members: diaries, meetings, travel and accommodation.
• Oversee billing process and liaise with Finance Operations for accuracy.
• Process post and original documents with timeliness and precision.
• Support business development initiatives and team projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues across location and organisation.

Skills

Legal administration

Diary management

Communication skills

Secretarial experience

Tools

Billing software

Travel coordination tools

Job description

Legal Secretary/PA

Real Estate Team

Manchester City Centre - Hybrid working

Up to £32,000 depending on experience

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• discretionary bonus
• healthcare cash plan

Our client, a respected organisation in the legal sector, is seeking an engaged and highly competent Legal Secretary/PA to support a busy team of fee earners within their Real Estate division. This role has arisen due to promotion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key point of contact between the Real Estate team, clients and the wider organisation, ensuring seamless communication and support.
• Manage file activities, including opening, maintaining, and closing files, ensuring compliance and impeccable order.
• Provide personal assistance to partners and team members, coordinating diaries, arranging meetings and managing travel and accommodation.
• Oversee the billing process to ensure efficiency and accuracy while developing strong relationships with Finance Operations teams.
• Process post and original documents with timeliness and precision.
• Support team initiatives and projects, including Business Development activities.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues within the location and across the organisation to deliver top-quality service.

About You:

• Extensive experience in an administrative, secretarial or PA role within the legal sector. This is essential and we are unable to consider applications without this experience.
• Previous experience in Real Estate (desirable).
• Confidence in working independently, with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Fantastic communication skills at all levels, showcasing an excellent phone manner and strong written skills.
• A collaborative spirit, able to build strong working relationships within a busy team.
• A meticulous, organised, and detail-oriented work style.

Perks and Benefits:

• 25 days holiday to recharge and relax.
• A discretionary bonus structure to reward your hard work and contributions.
• A supportive environment that promotes professional growth and development.
• Hybrid working

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team and make a significant impact, this role as a Legal Secretary/PA with our client could be the perfect fit.