Criminal Legal Secretary

Description

Job Title: Criminal Legal Secretary (Full-Time)

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Firm: Top-Tier Law Firm

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for a Criminal Legal Secretary on behalf of a leading top-tier law firm based in Manchester. This is an exciting full-time opportunity to join a high-performing criminal law team that handles complex and high-profile cases. As a Legal Secretary, you will be supporting some of the best in the business and making a direct contribution to the smooth running of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative and secretarial support to solicitors and partners within the criminal law team

Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents such as court forms, client correspondence, and case files

Coordinate client meetings, court hearings, and appointments

Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, ensuring all documents are correctly filed and easy to retrieve

Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion

Serve as the first point of contact for clients, providing excellent customer service and support

General office duties including photocopying, filing, and post management

About You:

To be considered for this role, you should ideally have:

Previous experience as a legal secretary, with a preference for experience in criminal law

A strong understanding of criminal law procedures and terminology

Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently

Proficiency with legal case management systems and Microsoft Office

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an attention to detail

A proactive and enthusiastic attitude, with the ability to work well as part of a team

Why This Firm?

This law firm is widely regarded as one of the best in the criminal law sector, providing a supportive and collaborative working environment. Along with a competitive salary and benefits package, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to work on high-profile cases and be part of a top-tier legal team. You'll also have the chance to progress your career and gain valuable experience in a well-respected firm

Ad ID: 5417217295