Job Title: Legal Secretary / Legal PA
Location: Preston, Blackburn, or Bolton (Hybrid working available)
Salary: -25,000 - -32,000 (Depending on experience)
About the Firm
Join one of the UK''s highest-rated law firms, consistently recognised as a "One of the Best Law Firm to Work For" and boasting 5-star Google reviews. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit experienced Legal Secretaries and Legal PAs to support our teams.
The Role
You will play a vital role in supporting senior fee earners and legal teams, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding client care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing correspondence and legal documentation via audio typing and word processing
- Managing filing systems, including opening, closing, storing, and retrieving client files
- Handling post, emails, and preparing enclosures for despatch.
- Managing appointments and diaries for fee earners
- Liaising with clients both in person and over the phone in a professional, friendly manner
- Providing support across the secretarial and admin team when required
- Maintaining confidentiality and high standards of data handling
- Living our 4-service promise and upholding excellent levels of client care
What We''re Looking For
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Fast and accurate audio typing
- Friendly and professional telephone manner
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Desirable:
- Experience using the Proclaim case management system.
- Knowledge of court forms and document preparation
- Familiarity with digital dictation and pleadings
What We Offer
- Salary: -25,000 - -32,000 (depending on experience)
- Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (flexible arrangements and reduced hours considered)
- Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days remote (post-probation)
- 23 days annual leave, increasing annually to 26 days (+ bank holidays)
- Death in Service cover (2x salary)
- Enhanced Maternity Pay (after 1 year)
- Supportive and friendly working environment with ongoing training and development
Interested
If you''re an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal PA looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and dynamic law firm, we''d love to hear from you.