Salary up to £29,000 per annum
Great benefits
Excellent opportunity with a leading North West litigation team
We’re working with a highly respected law firm with offices across the North West, recruiting a Legal Secretary to join their busy Commercial Dispute Resolution team. Based in their Preston office, you’ll provide critical administrative and secretarial support to fee earners working on a range of complex dispute resolution matters. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking firm that invests in its people.
Responsibilities include:
- Administer department files, including matter opening, client care letters, closing, archiving, and data updates
- Ensure file compliance with regulatory standards and internal office procedures
- Track critical dates, prompt fee earners where needed, and maintain accurate records
- Manage billing processes, aged debt, and coordinate with the Finance team
- Review file ledgers and prepare posting slips for incoming/outgoing payments
- Assist with the preparation of court bundles in accordance with CPR requirements
- Type dictations (via Bighand or similar) and issue correspondence under instruction
- Attend meetings and take minutes when required
- Draft legal documents and court forms under supervision
- Coordinate meetings for fee earners, including room bookings and preparation of materials
- Handle incoming calls for the team and liaise with clients on routine queries
- Support with new client enquiries and engage with individuals on work experience
- Train new junior staff members when requested
- Liaise with external contacts such as barristers, experts, and third-party referrers
What we need from you:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, PA, or Administrator within a law firm
- Ability to commute to the office in Preston 4 days per week
The Perks:
- Employee bonus scheme and company pension
- Training and ongoing career development support
- Medicash health plan and death in service benefit
- Free Wills and discounted conveyancing services
- Holiday allowance increases with length of service
- Enhanced maternity pay and volunteering leave
- Salary sacrifice schemes for tech, transport, and electric vehicles
- Hybrid working policy and wellbeing initiatives
- Regular salary reviews and promotion opportunities
- Laptop, mobile phone, and full Office 365 access
- Staff recognition awards and social events
If you're interested, hit that apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at [email protected]!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you, or will you in the future, require visa sponsorship? As this isn't something my client is able to offer.
- Are you based within a commutable distance of Preston?
- Do you experience as any of the following; Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Legal PA (essentially, any legal support role)?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Preston PR1 8TH
