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Posted 08 August, 2026

RTA Legal Secretary

KERV Legal
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

My client is a top 200 law firm, recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to join a busy and well-established Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) team within a reputable law firm. The Role This is a varied and hands-on position, offering exposure to a wide range of tasks. Alongside traditional secretarial duties such as typing and file management, you will play a key role in preparing court documentation, liaising with clients, and coordinating meetings and conferences. While the firm is moving towards a paperless system, some physical filing duties will still be required. Key Responsibilities * Provide support to multiple RTA Lawyers as part of a collaborative Legal Secretary pool * Prepare legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and court bundles * Assist with photocopying, scanning, and document management (with admin support where required) * Handle incoming and outgoing calls in a professional and client-focused manner * Arrange meetings, appointments, and conferences with clients, Counsel, and internal stakeholders * Support colleagues across the secretarial and administrative teams when needed * Update and maintain records on the case management system About You * Proven experience as a Legal Secretary is essential * Excellent written English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation * Strong IT skills and confident using legal systems * Professional and friendly telephone manner with excellent client care skills * High level of attention to detail * Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively in a busy environment * Experience using Proclaim case management system is advantageous * Strong audio typing and word processing skills (minimum 65 wpm) * Experience with digital dictation systems is beneficial