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Legal Secretary - Litigation Dept - Manchester

Legal Secretary - Litigation Dept - Manchester

qed legal • Norwich, Norfolk, UK
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Legal Secretary – Litigation DepartmentLocation: Hale, ManchesterSalary: Competitive (DOE)Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits package including bonus scheme Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a modern, forward-thinking law firm where your contribution is genuinely valued? We're recruiting for a Litigation Legal Secretary to provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support within a busy and successful Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment, takes pride in producing accurate work, and thrives as part of a collaborative team.The Role As a Legal Secretary, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Litigation department, providing first-class support to fee earners while also assisting with wider administrative and operational duties across the firm when required. This is a varied position offering plenty of responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and client service.Key Responsibilities
  • Providing comprehensive secretarial support to the Litigation team.
  • Audio typing and preparing legal correspondence, documents and reports.
  • Managing diaries, appointments and general administrative tasks.
  • Opening new client files and maintaining accurate case records.
  • Handling incoming telephone calls professionally and directing enquiries appropriately.
  • Providing reception cover when required.
  • Assisting with the smooth day-to-day operation of the office.
  • Supporting the Office Manager with administrative and operational tasks.
  • Maintaining high levels of client care and confidentiality at all times.
About You We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys working as part of a supportive legal team. You'll ideally have:
  • At least 2 years' experience working as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within a law firm.
  • Excellent audio typing and document production skills.
  • Strong communication and client care abilities.
  • Previous experience using a legal case management system.
  • Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Confidence managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • A positive, professional and approachable manner.
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
What's on Offer In addition to joining a supportive and ambitious law firm, you'll benefit from an excellent employee rewards package, including:
  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Annual bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary, subject to scheme rules)
  • Private healthcare benefits, including GP access, dental, optical and physiotherapy contributions
  • Company pension
  • Death in service benefit
  • PureGym membership
  • Birthday off
  • Annual flu vaccination
  • Annual eye and hearing tests
  • Employee counselling service
  • Monthly in-office massages
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Pet insurance
  • Free residential conveyancing
  • Lifestyle benefits including Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime and Apple News+
  • A supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for personal and professional development
If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking to take the next step in your legal support career with a progressive law firm that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.
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