Legal Secretary – Personal Injury
Location: Runcorn
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive DOE
Job Description
An established and busy law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Personal Injury department based in Runcorn.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and organised Legal Secretary to provide dedicated support to fee earners within a supportive and well-established legal team.
The Role
You will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners while also assisting with front-of-house duties and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing front desk operations, including greeting clients and handling incoming calls.
* Providing a high standard of customer service to clients and visitors.
* Audio typing and preparation of legal documents and correspondence.
* Providing general administrative and secretarial support to fee earners.
* Photocopying, scanning, and filing confidential legal documents.
* Handling incoming and outgoing post.
* Maintaining an organised and efficient office environment.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Have at least 2 years’ experience working within a law firm.
* Possess strong audio typing skills (essential).
* Be competent in Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Have excellent organisational and communication skills.
* Demonstrate a professional and friendly manner when dealing with clients and colleagues.
Experience using a legal case management system would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Benefits
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* Company pension scheme.
* Christmas closure without the need to use annual leave.
* Birthday recognition scheme.
* Free parking available.
* Firm-funded pass for crossing the Runcorn bridge.