Our client is an award-winning law firm based in Manchester and London, serving businesses and individuals throughout the UK and Worldwide. They are now looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team in their Hale office.
The role:
1. The role of secretary will be pivotal in supporting all the departments within the organisation with dictation, filing, and general secretarial duties, and on occasion cover reception when required.
2. You will support the Office Manager in the day-to-day coordination of secretarial support to the departments.
3. You will report directly to the Office Manager with a responsibility to keep the secretarial support operating efficiently and effectively.
4. Our client applauds initiative and looks for their employees to get involved in how they can improve and grow both as a team and as individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support each department within the organisation.
2. Type solicitors’ audio files and written notes. Evolve the process to reduce dependency on dictation.
3. Take organisational calls and provide cover to reception when required.
4. Assist the organisation with day-to-day running and operational requirements.
5. Open new files for departments using the file opening form. Ensure the process is documented.
6. Ensure you receive clear instructions in relation to tasks.
7. Provide office management support.
Requirements:
1. You have 2 years plus experience in a law firm in a legal secretary or legal assistant role.
2. You are a clear communicator and have the experience to answer client calls, listen and understand their needs, and provide clarity on the actions you will take.
3. You are a collaborator and have operated within a legal team for more than 2 years.
4. You are able to translate dictation into typed documents.
5. You like to be highly organised, enjoy processes, and pay attention to detail.
6. You will have a communication style that is clear, persuasive, engaging, and directive.
7. You will be able to demonstrate a professional approach to requests.
8. You have a happy, positive, and calm demeanour and can make people feel at ease.
9. You will be tenacious and determined, following up on every team action.
10. You have experience with MS Office and possess computer literacy skills, along with experience of case management platforms.
Our client offers a wide range of exciting and unusual benefits plus a bonus scheme of 10%.
Job Info
Job Title: Legal Secretary
Company: JS3 Recruitment Ltd
Location: Hale
Posted: Mar 18th 2025
Closes: Apr 18th 2025
Sector: Legal
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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