Litigation Legal Secretary — Fast-Paced Support

Puro Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Private healthcare and wellbeing

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Puro Associates is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our busy Litigation department in Manchester. You will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to fee earners, ensuring smooth day-to-day operation of the department.

Responsibilities include audio and copy typing, file management, diary management, client communications and document production, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality and professional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within a law firm.
• Excellent audio typing and document production skills.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to solicitors within the Litigation department.
• Audio and copy typing of legal correspondence, documents and reports.
• Open, maintain and close client files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Manage diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements.
• Handle telephone enquiries and assist clients professionally.
• Prepare legal documentation and correspondence.
• Assist with filing, scanning and document management.
• Support reception and wider office administration when required.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with internal procedures at all times.

Skills

Audio typing

Document production

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Puro Associates is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our busy Litigation department in Manchester. You will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to fee earners, ensuring smooth day-to-day operation of the department.

Responsibilities include audio and copy typing, file management, diary management, client communications and document production, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality and professional service.