Legal Personal Assistant (PA) – Employers’ Liability Team
📍 Location: Wythenshawe
💼 Full-time | Permanent
💰 £26,000 – £30,000
🕒 Mon–Thurs: 8:30am–5:30pm | Fri: 8:30am–5:00pm
Are you an experienced Legal PA with a background in Personal Injury or Employers’ Liability? Join a well-established Employers’ Liability team and provide dedicated support to a Principal Partner in a dynamic and fast-paced legal environment.
About the Role
As a Legal PA, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the department by delivering high-quality administrative and secretarial support. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a senior legal professional and be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide proactive PA support to a Principal Partner
* Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and handle correspondence
* Prepare legal documents, court forms, and pleadings
* Audio typing and digital dictation (BigHand experience desirable)
* Maintain and update case files using Proclaim (preferred)
* Deliver exceptional client service via phone and email
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience as a Legal PA or Legal Secretary, ideally in Personal Injury or Civil Litigation
* Fast and accurate audio typing skills (65+ wpm)
* Strong command of English spelling, grammar, and punctuation
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Friendly, professional telephone manner and client-facing skills
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Desirable
* Experience with Proclaim case management system
* Familiarity with court forms and legal procedures
* Previous work in a high-volume, fast-paced legal setting