**Your web browser (Chrome 134) has a serious security vulnerability!**To continue creating your account, please read the privacy policy and tick the box belowTo complete creating your profile with, please read and agree with the privacy policy.The email used for your profile is not a valid company domain name. In order tocontinue to create your profile with you will need to select a profile which uses a company authorised email address.Legal AssistantVacancy Advert**Legal Assistant****Location:** Manchester**Salary:** £Competitive**Contract Type:**Permanent**Position Type:**Full Time**Closing Date:** Tuesday 23 September 2025At Slater and Gordon, we are passionate about providing exceptional legal services that make a genuine difference to people’s lives. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Legal Assistant to join our Court of Protection team in Manchester.The Court of Protection is a specialist court that makes decisions for individuals who lack the mental capacity to manage their own affairs or make decisions about their welfare. This role offers the chance to gain invaluable experience and develop your career alongside leading professionals in this field.**Key Responsibilities:*** Managing incoming and outgoing post, ensuring correspondence is handled promptly and efficiently* Maintaining and updating internal case management systems with accurate and timely information* Processing payments, invoices, and financial records, ensuring compliance with firm procedures* Assisting with the opening, monitoring, and maintenance of client and office bank accounts* Organising and maintaining both physical and digital files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal standards* Preparing, formatting, and managing legal documents with accuracy, version control, and accessibility in mind**What we’re looking for:*** Previous experience in a legal assistant, administration, or support role (Court of Protection experience desirable)* Excellent organisational and communication skills with strong attention to detail* Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment* A proactive team player who is eager to learn and develop within a supportive environmentSlater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.At Slater and Gordon Lawyers we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company’s future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.**Our core and voluntary Benefits:**· Hybrid working – 2 days per week working in the office (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)· 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday· 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays· Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days· Employee Referral scheme· Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)· Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing you with services including annual health checks, access to Digital GP’s, mental health consultations, 2nd medical opinions and much more· Employee Assistance Programme where you can access free webinars for stress awareness and counselling sessions· Group Income Protection which will support you with an income if you are unable to work long term, as a result of an illness or injury· Health and Wellbeing Programmes and apps including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions and much more· Life Assurance cover· Workplace pension· Benefits Hub providing discounts to over 700 services including cinema tickets, food and drink, travel, and high street stores· Dental Insurance· Christmas and Summer socials· Free legal help and discounted lawyer led legal services**Your Professional Development**We will also support and encourage you with developing your career with an award- winning law firm. We run courses across our offices and are continuously monitoring and updating the learning and development offering based on what you tell us. We can support you with your continuous professional development by providing funding for professional qualifications, attending external training courses and providing you with a range of internal learning resources.**Our Values**Like all great businesses, we strive to recruit the best people and uphold the highest legal standards.Our people bring something a little different. We hire people who can challenge, remove roadblocks and deliver outstanding customer service.That's why at Slater + Gordon we go further with our values. How we work is guided by the S+G Way. This means:· We do what we say we will· We don’t wait we create· We own it, we sort it· We respect and encourage each other· We make time to liveThe S+G Way defines the specific behaviours and actions that our colleagues and our customers care about the most. We know this, because our colleagues helped to create the way, through a series of interactive workshops and interviews.**For further information, please contact**laura.emerton@slatergordon.ukPlease Note - Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to volume of applications received.The email has been sent.Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password.You have already applied for this job. 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