Legal Secretary - Litigation Dept - Manchester

Legal Secretary – Litigation DepartmentLocation: Hale, ManchesterSalary: Competitive (DOE)Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits package including bonus scheme Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a modern, forward-thinking law firm where your contribution is genuinely valued? We're recruiting for a Litigation Legal Secretary to provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support within a busy and successful Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment, takes pride in producing accurate work, and thrives as part of a collaborative team.The Role As a Legal Secretary, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Litigation department, providing first-class support to fee earners while also assisting with wider administrative and operational duties across the firm when required. This is a varied position offering plenty of responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and client service.Key Responsibilities\n

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• Providing comprehensive secretarial support to the Litigation team.
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• Audio typing and preparing legal correspondence, documents and reports.
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• Managing diaries, appointments and general administrative tasks.
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• Opening new client files and maintaining accurate case records.
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• Handling incoming telephone calls professionally and directing enquiries appropriately.
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• Providing reception cover when required.
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• Assisting with the smooth day-to-day operation of the office.
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• Supporting the Office Manager with administrative and operational tasks.
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• Maintaining high levels of client care and confidentiality at all times.
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About You We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys working as part of a supportive legal team. You'll ideally have:\n

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• At least 2 years' experience working as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within a law firm.
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• Excellent audio typing and document production skills.
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• Strong communication and client care abilities.
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• Previous experience using a legal case management system.
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• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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• Confidence managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
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• A positive, professional and approachable manner.
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• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
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What's on Offer In addition to joining a supportive and ambitious law firm, you'll benefit from an excellent employee rewards package, including:\n

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• Competitive salary (DOE)
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• Annual bonus scheme (up to 10% of salary, subject to scheme rules)
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• Private healthcare benefits, including GP access, dental, optical and physiotherapy contributions
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• Company pension
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• Death in service benefit
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• PureGym membership
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• Birthday off
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• Annual flu vaccination
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• Annual eye and hearing tests
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• Employee counselling service
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• Monthly in-office massages
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• Sick pay scheme
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• Pet insurance
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• Free residential conveyancing
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• Lifestyle benefits including Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime and Apple News+
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• A supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for personal and professional development
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If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking to take the next step in your legal support career with a progressive law firm that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.