Legal Secretary
Northenden – £24,000 - £28,000
Legal PA
Location: M22, Manchester - 50% Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Experience Level: Intermediate
Location: M22, Manchester - 50% Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Experience Level: Intermediate
A leading law firm is seeking an experienced and proactive Legal PA to join their high-performing Personal Injury team in M22, Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled legal secretary or PA to provide full support to Partners and Legal Advisors, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
About the Role
In this fast-paced and varied position, you'll deliver a full range of PA and secretarial services, including:
- Working in a pool of legal secretaries assisting a number of Lawyers
- You will be working in one stream of work either Road Traffic Accidents, Employers’ Liability or Occupiers & Public Liability
- Preparing correspondence and documents including pleadings and court bundles
- Photocopying and scanning documents (with assistance from Administration team if needed)
- Inbound and outbound calls to clients and others in a professional and friendly manner
- Make appointments, arrange meetings and liaise with Lawyers, clients, Counsel and others
- Supporting other secretaries and the administration team as required
- Helping to update the Proclaim case management system where possible
This role requires a forward-thinking, highly organised individual with strong communication skills and a professional, team-focused attitude
What We’re Looking For
- Demonstrable Legal Secretary experience is essential (minimum 2 years)
- Strong comprehension of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar
- IT literate
- Exceptional customer service skills, including professional and friendly telephone manner
- Acute attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise daily workload and experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Prior exposure to Proclaim case management system is desirable
- Excellent word processing and audio typing skills
- Audio typing speed of 65+ words per minute
- Use of digital dictation, ideally Big Hand would be beneficial
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Legal Secretary / PA who - please apply within or send your CV to rio@douglas-scott.co.uk
Rio Reddy, Head of Legal Support at Douglas Scott for over 3 years, enjoys traveling with her boyfriend and going on girls' trips outside of work. If she weren’t in recruitment, she would likely pursue a career with animals. Her career in Legal Recruitment was partly inspired by watching Suits. Rio brings a passion for people and recruitment, ensuring that both candidates and clients have a seamless and rewarding experience.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Legal Secretary and PA
- Type: Business Support
- Salary: £24,000 - £28,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Northenden
- Reference: 1237750
