Employers' Liability PA

5 days ago


Greater Manchester Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd Full time

Position Title: Personal Assistant – Employers’ Liability
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 dependent on experience
Reference: BH-36923
Work Type: Full-time

About The Firm:
My client, ranked among the top law firms in the UK, offers a collaborative work environment with a strong focus on client care and staff well-being. They have a well-established Employers’ Liability department and are known for their professional development and employee benefits.

Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a Personal Assistant to support a Principal Partner within the Employers’ Liability department. The successful candidate must have prior legal secretarial experience, particularly within personal injury, and should be proficient in Microsoft Office. A strong command of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar, along with an audio typing speed of 65+ words per minute, is essential. The PA will be expected to be proactive, using a high degree of self-management and initiative to support the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing.
• Managing digital filing, including the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files.
• Organising and dispatching correspondence and enclosures.
• Managing the fee earner’s diary, appointments, and meetings.
• Providing support to other secretaries and the admin team as needed.
• Attending to clients in person and over the phone, ensuring professional and friendly client care.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all client documentation and information.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable legal secretarial experience.
• IT proficiency, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Strong command of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Excellent word processing and audio typing skills (65+ wpm preferred).
• Experience in a Personal Injury or civil litigation law firm is advantageous.
• Experience working with Proclaim case management system is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong organisational skills.

The Benefits & How to Apply:

• Salary: £25,000 to £30,000, dependent on experience.
• 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.
• 23 days holiday, rising to 26 days, plus public/bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance after 2 years’ service.
• Enhanced maternity leave payment (over 1 year’s service, further enhanced after 4 years).
• Death in service cover.
• 24/7 onsite gym access, netball/football teams, and social activities.
• Active social committee with departmental and firm-wide events.

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