Legal Secretary

Cordant People ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000 per annum

Overview

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading law firm that are looking to hire an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Corporate which is one of their best performing and hard working teams. This is a great opportunity to join a prestigious legal team that is highly regarded within the industry. The role is a demanding and responsible one, being involved in a variety of challenging and interesting tasks. The primary purpose of your role as a Legal Secretary is to provide efficient secretarial and administrative support to busy Fee Earners up to Partner level. Responsibilities: Diary management Client liaison Digital dictation Booking meetings, events and seminars Liaising with other Legal Secretaries across the board Making travel and accommodation arrangements Assisting fee earners by drafting emails, letters and other correspondence Typing (speed) and drafting documentation Printing, binding and collating documents into bundles Amending/production of complex documents Storing documents using a case management system Building relationships with clients and their support staff General administration such as scanning, printing and photocopying Opening and closing files Updating CPD records Requirements: Previous Legal Secretary/Administrator experience Ability to multitask, plan and prioritise work An excellent attention to detail Proficiency with typing, MS Word and other MS packages Must be competent at producing legal documents to a high standard. Professional telephone manner and the ability to accurately record and pass on messages CP2 Cordant Group is an equal opportunities employer