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Legal Secretary
2 months ago
Legal Secretary
South Manchester
Salary upto £27,000 DOE
Hybrid
My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Secretary to support a team of Fee Earners in a dynamic legal environment. This hybrid role is based in South Manchester and offers a competitive salary of up to £27,000 per annum.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a flexible and supportive environment, with options for alternative arrangements or reduced hours. Remote working opportunities are also available after probation. This role is ideal for someone who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the Legal sector.
The Company
This company is a national firm of fully accredited solicitors, which can pursue for you no win no fee personal injury and accident claims; medical and clinical negligence claims and serious injury claims. From their headquarters in Manchester, their solicitors give free over-the-phone legal assessments before visiting claimants at home or in hospital. They pride themselves on offering a personal service and can guarantee that whenever a client calls, they will be answered by one of their experienced team who will deal with their enquiry quickly and efficiently. Their solicitors are supported by a team of dedicated support specialists, cutting edge technology and an ongoing training programme that ensures they are fully up-to-date with all advancements or changes to the law. This company has many years of experience and has brought thousands of different compensation claims.
The Role
As a Legal Secretary, you will be responsible for assisting Fee Earners in specific areas such as road traffic accidents, employers’ liability, and clinical negligence. You will be drafting correspondence, pleadings, and court bundles, handling document photocopying and scanning, conducting professional and friendly client calls, scheduling appointments and meetings, coordinating with various stakeholders, collaborating with other secretaries and the administration team, and contributing to updating the Proclaim case management system.
You will be required to have prior experience as a legal secretary, a strong grasp of spelling, punctuation, and grammar (minimum Grade C in GCSE English and Maths), proficiency in Microsoft Office, familiarity with Proclaim is advantageous, typing speed of 65+ words per minute, preferably with digital dictation experience, effective time management and prioritization skills, exceptional attention to detail and customer service orientation.
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary:
- Assist Fee Earners in specific areas such as road traffic accidents, employers’ liability, and clinical negligence.
- Draft correspondence, pleadings, and court bundles.
- Handle document photocopying and scanning.
- Conduct professional and friendly client calls.
- Schedule appointments and meetings, coordinating with various stakeholders.
Required knowledge and experience for the Legal Secretary role:
- Prior experience as a legal secretary preferred.
- Strong grasp of spelling, punctuation, and grammar (minimum Grade C in GCSE English and Maths).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Proclaim is advantageous.
- Typing speed of 65+ words per minute, preferably with digital dictation experience.
- Effective time management and prioritization skills.
If you are a highly motivated and skilled Legal Secretary looking for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team. Apply today to take the first step in your new career.
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