Job Description
Position Title: Personal Assistant – Employers’ Liability
\nLocation: Greater Manchester
\nSalary: £25,000 to £30,000 dependent on experience
\nReference: BH-36923
\nWork Type: Full-time
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\nAbout The Firm:
\nMy client, ranked among the top law firms in the UK, offers a collaborative work environment with a strong focus on client care and staff well-being. They have a well-established Employers’ Liability department and are known for their professional development and employee benefits.
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\nPosition Overview:
\nWe are currently seeking a Personal Assistant to support a Principal Partner within the Employers’ Liability department. The successful candidate must have prior legal secretarial experience, particularly within personal injury, and should be proficient in Microsoft Office. A strong command of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar, along with an audio typing speed of 65+ words per minute, is essential. The PA will be expected to be proactive, using a high degree of self-management and initiative to support the team.
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\nKey Responsibilities:
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\n• Preparing correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing.
\n• Managing digital filing, including the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files.
\n• Organising and dispatching correspondence and enclosures.
\n• Managing the fee earner’s diary, appointments, and meetings.
\n• Providing support to other secretaries and the admin team as needed.
\n• Attending to clients in person and over the phone, ensuring professional and friendly client care.
\n• Maintaining confidentiality of all client documentation and information.
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\nRequirements:
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\n• Demonstrable legal secretarial experience.
\n• IT proficiency, especially in Microsoft Office.
\n• Strong command of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
\n• Excellent word processing and audio typing skills (65+ wpm preferred).
\n• Experience in a Personal Injury or civil litigation law firm is advantageous.
\n• Experience working with Proclaim case management system is beneficial.
\n• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong organisational skills.
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\nThe Benefits & How to Apply:
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\n• Salary: £25,000 to £30,000, dependent on experience.
\n• 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.
\n• 23 days holiday, rising to 26 days, plus public/bank holidays.
\n• Private medical insurance after 2 years’ service.
\n• Enhanced maternity leave payment (over 1 year’s service, further enhanced after 4 years).
\n• Death in service cover.
\n• 24/7 onsite gym access, netball/football teams, and social activities.
\n• Active social committee with departmental and firm-wide events.
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\nApply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
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\nIMPORTANT: PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
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\nIn accordance with [The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Regulation 19]