Job Description
Legal PA
Location: M22, Manchester - 50% Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Experience Level: Intermediate
A leading law firm is seeking an experienced and proactive Legal PA to join their high-performing Personal Injury team in M22, Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled legal secretary or PA to provide full support to Partners and Legal Advisors, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
About the Role
In this fast-paced and varied position, you'll deliver a full range of PA and secretarial services, including:
* Working in a pool of legal secretaries assisting a number of Lawyers
* You will be working in one stream of work either Road Traffic Accidents, Employers’ Liability or Occupiers & Public Liability
* Preparing correspondence and documents including pleadings and court bundles
* Photocopying and scanning documents (with assistance from Administration team if needed)
* Inbound and outbound calls to clients and others in a professional and friendly manner
* Make appointments, arrange meetings and liaise with Lawyers, clients, Counsel and others
* Supporting other secretaries and the administration team as required
* Helping to update the Proclaim case management system where possible
This role requires a forward-thinking, highly organised individual with strong communication skills and a professional, team-focused attitude
What We’re Looking For
* Demonstrable Legal Secretary experience is essential (minimum 2 years)
* Strong comprehension of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar
* IT literate
* Exceptional customer service skills, including professional and friendly telephone manner
* Acute attention to detail
* Ability to prioritise daily workload and experience of working in a fast-paced environment
* Prior exposure to Proclaim case management system is desirable
* Excellent word processing and audio typing skills
* Audio typing speed of 65+ words per minute
* Use of digital dictation, ideally Big Hand would be beneficial
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Legal Secretary / PA who - please apply within or send your CV to rio@douglas-scott.co.uk