Legal Secretary

Stockport – £25,000 - £30,000

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its busy and growing team in Stockport. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside talented dispute resolution specialists, supporting on high-quality matters while building strong, long-term client relationships.
 
The role offers real variety and responsibility within a collaborative and supportive environment, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a fast-paced litigation team.
 
The role
 
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fee earners and ensuring the smooth running of matters from start to finish. Responsibilities will include:
  • Preparing, formatting and managing court documents and bundles with a high level of accuracy
  • Acting as a first point of contact for new enquiries via telephone and online channels
  • Producing and distributing correspondence, including non-standard letters and enclosures
  • Supporting fee earners with day-to-day client work, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and in line with firm standards
  • Managing file administration, including opening, closing, storing and retrieving files across both paper and case management systems
  • Maintaining and updating workflows using the firm's systems
About the candidate
The firm is looking for an organised and proactive individual who thrives in a busy legal environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or dispute resolution
  • Strong audio typing skills, ideally around 70+ words per minute
  • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Confidence using case management systems, ideally P4W
  • The ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
The opportunity
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that values its people and offers a supportive, team-focused culture. The role provides exposure to high-quality work and the chance to develop within a respected legal environment.
 
Benefits
  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid office closure over Christmas
  • Birthday day off
  • Medical cashback scheme
  • 24-hour GP service
  • Private health cover
  • Life cover at four times salary
  • Enhanced sick pay
This is a great opportunity for a Litigation Legal Secretary looking to take the next step in a dynamic and professional team where their contribution will be recognised and valued.

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Ryan McNamara

Head of North West & Yorkshire
0161 233 6360

ryan.mcnamara@douglas-scott.co.uk

Ryan McNamara, Head of North West and Yorkshire at Douglas Scott for over 6 years, specialises in Private Practice recruitment across the region. Since joining in 2018, Ryan has recruited for roles ranging from Legal Assistant to Partner, working with regional practices, boutique firms, and large national and international firms. He supports well-established departments and firms looking to expand into new areas of law.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Civil Litigation
  • Type: Business Support
  • Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Stockport
  • Reference: 1328487