Legal Secretary

Description

Job Title: Legal Secretary / Legal PA

Location: Preston, Blackburn, or Bolton (Hybrid working available)

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 (Depending on experience)

About the Firm

Join one of the UK's highest-rated law firms, consistently recognised as a "One of the Best Law Firm to Work For" and boasting 5-star Google reviews. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit experienced Legal Secretaries and Legal PAs to support our teams.

The Role

You will play a vital role in supporting senior fee earners and legal teams, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding client care.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing correspondence and legal documentation via audio typing and word processing

Managing filing systems, including opening, closing, storing, and retrieving client files

Handling post, emails, and preparing enclosures for despatch.

Managing appointments and diaries for fee earners

Liaising with clients both in person and over the phone in a professional, friendly manner

Providing support across the secretarial and admin team when required

Maintaining confidentiality and high standards of data handling

Living our 4-service promise and upholding excellent levels of client careWhat We're Looking For

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Fast and accurate audio typing

Friendly and professional telephone manner

Strong attention to detail and organisational skillsDesirable:

Experience using the Proclaim case management system.

Knowledge of court forms and document preparation

Familiarity with digital dictation and pleadingsWhat We Offer

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (flexible arrangements and reduced hours considered)

Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days remote (post-probation)

23 days annual leave, increasing annually to 26 days (+ bank holidays)

Death in Service cover (2x salary)

Enhanced Maternity Pay (after 1 year)

Supportive and friendly working environment with ongoing training and developmentInterested

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal PA looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and dynamic law firm, we'd love to hear from you

Ad ID: 5416900394