Legal Secretary
- Manchester
- £25,000-32,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Preparing correspondence and legal documentation via audio typing and word processing
- Managing filing systems, including opening, closing, storing, and retrieving client files
- Handling post, emails, and preparing enclosures for despatch.
- Managing appointments and diaries for fee earners
- Liaising with clients both in person and over the phone in a professional, friendly manner
- Providing support across the secretarial and admin team when required
- Maintaining confidentiality and high standards of data handling
- Living our 4-service promise and upholding excellent levels of client care
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Fast and accurate audio typing (65+ wpm preferred)
- Friendly and professional telephone manner
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Experience using the Proclaim case management system.
- Knowledge of court forms and document preparation
- Familiarity with digital dictation and pleadings
- Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)
- Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (flexible arrangements and reduced hours considered)
- Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days remote (post-probation)
- 23 days annual leave, increasing annually to 26 days (+ bank holidays)
- Death in Service cover (2x salary)
- Enhanced Maternity Pay (after 1 year)
- Supportive and friendly working environment with ongoing training and development