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Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions • Altrincham, England, UK
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Legal Secretary (Litigation Department)

Location: Altrincham

Salary: 24000 to 30000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: 2 years experience in a law firm (legal secretary / legal assistant)

If youre a Legal Secretary who enjoys being the calm organised backbone of a busy litigation team this is a brilliant opportunity to join a firm that values clear communication high standards and people who take pride in doing things properly.

Our client is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to support their Litigation Department with wider support across the organisation when needed. Youll play a pivotal role in keeping the day-to-day admin and secretarial support running smoothly including dictation file management and occasional reception cover.

This is a hands-on role where youll work closely with the Office Manager and fee earners helping the team stay organised responsive and consistent. Youll also have the chance to improve processes and reduce reliance on dictation over time so if youre someone who likes making things better youll be encouraged to get involved.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Typing solicitors audio files and written notes producing accurate documents to a high standard
  • Supporting the Litigation Department and providing wider support to other departments when required
  • Managing filing and general secretarial duties to keep matters progressing efficiently
  • Taking organisational calls and providing reception cover when needed
  • Opening new files using the file opening form and ensuring the process is documented
  • Ensuring you receive clear instructions and managing tasks in line with priorities and deadlines
  • Supporting the Office Manager with day-to-day coordination of secretarial support
  • Helping evolve ways of working to reduce dependency on dictation and improve efficiency

What Were Looking For

  • At least 2 years experience in a law firm in a legal secretary or legal assistant role
  • Confident handling client calls listening carefully and giving clear professional updates
  • Strong dictation and typing skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Highly organised process-driven and comfortable juggling multiple tasks
  • A calm positive and professional manner that puts people at ease
  • Tenacious follow-through and a willingness to chase actions to completion
  • Good IT skills including MS Office and experience using case management systems
  • A collaborative approach and the confidence to work as part of a busy legal team

Whats On Offer

  • Employee bonus scheme (up to an additional 10% of salary annually T&Cs apply)
  • Healthcare package including 24/7 GP access dental and optical contributions and physiotherapy allowance
  • Annual eye tests and annual hearing tests
  • Death in service cover (4x salary)
  • Company pension
  • Pet insurance (cats and dogs subject to conditions)
  • Counselling service and wellbeing support
  • Monthly office massages
  • Gym membership
  • 5 days sick leave (maximum two occasions per year)
  • Annual flu jab
  • Birthday off
  • Netflix Spotify Amazon Prime and Apple News
  • Free conveyancing

Working Arrangements

Work location: In person (Altrincham).

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to or call 0 for more information.

All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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