Legal Secretary, Law Firm

An established UK law firm is looking to hire a legal secretary to support multi-department teams in Manchester.

Working alongside other legal secretaries as part of their close-knit, collaborative team, you will assist a specialised group of experienced lawyers and partners with a fantastic reputation in the market.

The successful candidate will enjoy a good work-life balance and a progressive and collaborative environment.

The Role:

• Assisting in drafting, editing and formatting legal documents.
• Maintaining and organising case files, legal records and correspondences.
• Managing lawyers’ schedules including calendar management, court dates, appointments and deadlines.
• Conducting legal research using online databases and libraries to gather information for the team.
• Assisting with billing and accounting tasks such as filing/tracking billable hours, generating invoices and processing payments.

To Qualify:

• Must have previous legal secretarial experience gained from a recognised law firm and have demonstrated skills in providing administrative support.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet and other legal research tools.
• Professional demeanor and the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please connect with me at karen.dancel@jamesonlegal.com.