PA to OL/PL Partner

Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm Monday-Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm Friday (alternative arrangements and reduced hours considered)

About The Client:

The Client is an award-winning law firm specialising in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Ranked 80th among UK law firms.

About the Role:

A PA to assist a Partner in the OL/PL department. The ideal candidate must have legal secretarial experience in personal injury, excellent Microsoft Office skills, and a strong command of English. An audio typing speed of 65+ wpm is a plus. Proactivity and self-management are essential.

Job Description:

• Prepare correspondence and documents via audiotyping and word processing.
• Administer filing, including daily filing and client file management.
• Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch.
• Arrange copying and manage fee earner diaries.
• Support other secretaries and the administration team as needed.
• Attend to clients in person and on the phone, providing professional support.
• Undertake training and self-development.
• Ensure confidentiality of all firm and client information.
• Deliver excellent client care.

Essential:

• Legal secretarial experience
• Computer literate with excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent English spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Strong word processing and audio typing skills
• Professional and friendly telephone manner
• Experience in a Personal Injury or civil litigation firm

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Proclaim case management system
• Audio typing speed of 65+ wpm
• Experience with court forms and pleadings
• Experience with digital dictation, ideally Big Hand

Benefits:

• 23 days holiday, increasing to 26 days, plus bank holidays
• 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service
• Extra day’s holiday for your birthday after 2 years of service

To apply, send a CV to anna.ramage@therecruitmentco.uk or call 07437215681.

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