Legal Secretary

Job Title: Legal SecretaryLocation: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SNSalary : Up to £28,000 per annum, dependent on experienceJob type: Full Time, PermanentAbout Us:Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease.We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year-on-year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK.Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest-rated firms in the sector.The Role:We are looking for an experienced, highly organised Legal Secretary to join our Occupiers' and Public Liability team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to a team of Lawyers within a busy and well-regarded legal department.This is a varied and rewarding role. In addition to typing and file management, you will assist with preparing court bundles, liaising with clients by telephone, and organising meetings and conferences. While the firm continues its transition towards a paperless working environment, some traditional filing responsibilities will remain.Responsibilities:Working collaboratively within a pool of Legal Secretaries to support multiple OL/PL LawyersPreparing correspondence and legal documentation, including pleadings and court bundlesPhotocopying and scanning documents, with support from the Administration team where requiredHandling inbound and outbound telephone calls in a professional and courteous mannerScheduling appointments, arranging meetings, and liaising with Lawyers, clients, Counsel, and other stakeholdersProviding support to fellow Legal Secretaries and the wider administration team as requiredAssisting with updates to the Proclaim case management system where appropriatePerson Specification:Proven experience as a Legal Secretary is essentialExcellent written English skills, with strong spelling, punctuation, and grammarHigh level of IT literacy and confidence using modern office systemsOutstanding client care skills, with a professional and friendly telephone mannerExceptional accuracy and attention to detailAbility to prioritise workload effectively and thrive in a fast-paced environmentPrevious experience using the Proclaim case management system is desirableAdvanced word processing and audio typing skillsAudio typing speed of 65+ words per minuteExperience using digital dictation software, ideally Diktamen, would be advantageousSalary & Hours:A basic salary of up to £28,000, dependent on experienceOur standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.Benefits:Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays.Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme.Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.Recruitment Process:Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning.Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Assistant, Family Secretary, Legal Typist, Typist, Legal PA, Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Office Support, Legal Assistant, Legal Business Support, Fee Earner Support, Customer Service Administrator, Customer Service, Administrator may also be considered for this role.TPBN1_UKTJ