Junior Legal Secretary

I am working with an international law firm based in Manchester and they are looking for a Junior Legal Secretary to work within their real estate team. The salary is £26,500 and the hours are 9am-5pm and the role is office based.

You will be responsible for managing diaries, setting up and attending team meetings, arranging travel and co-ordinating complex bills on a monthly basis and chasing up unpaid bills as required. As a PA, you will:

• Manage diaries, keeping them up to date and reminding fee earners of meetings on a daily basis
• Arranging for files to be opened and closed, supervise general filing requirements and record keeping
• Become an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts/clients
• Deal with basic client queries and general administration
• Type urgent/short/confidential correspondence and emails
• Assist fee earners in the billing and credit control process
• Assisting other departments by providing any required support to meet the business needs

For this role you will need to:

Have an accurate typing of at least 60 wpm

• Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Be able to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines
• Be able to quickly build confidence, respect and trust with others
• Have an excellent telephone manner

But it is not all about experience and qualifications, we are also looking for someone who:

Has a positive approach to daily tasks and has a solution focussed working method

• Is conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Has excellent communication, organisational and team skills

Benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) after 6 months of employment, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.