Legal Secretary/Legal Administrator

Greater Manchester – £25,500 - £29,500

Legal Secretary / Legal Administrator - Exclusive Role
 
A well-established legal practice in Central Manchester is seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Secretary / Legal Administrator to join its busy team.
 
This is a full-time, office-based position, working Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of legal professionals, providing administrative support across a varied workload. The role offers excellent long-term prospects and opportunities for development within a supportive and collaborative environment.
 
The position would suit an individual with previous legal administration, legal support or legal secretarial experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced professional environment.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and secretarial support to a team of solicitors.
• Managing and maintaining legal files, documents and correspondence.
• Handling client enquiries and telephone calls in a professional and efficient manner.
• Assisting with the arrangement of appointments and meetings.
• Supporting file management processes and ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Drafting, formatting and proofreading correspondence and legal documentation.
• Liaising with clients, third parties and other professionals where required.
• Managing diaries, appointments and meeting schedules.
• Processing incoming emails, post and telephone communications.
• Providing general administrative assistance to support the smooth running of the department.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a legal administration, legal support or legal secretary role would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload effectively.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using legal case management systems would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Ability to work on a full-time, office-based basis in Central Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal support professional seeking a varied role within a friendly and professional legal environment, offering long-term stability and opportunities for future development.