Legal Assistant / PA
hace 1 día
Manchester
The Role Legal Assistant - Manchester A leading national law firm with a strong presence in Manchester is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join its specialist Family Law team. This is a standout opportunity to support a highly regarded group of lawyers who advise high-net-worth individuals and prominent families on complex and often high-profile family matters. The role offers the chance to work at the heart of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dealing with sensitive and high-value work, including divorce, financial settlements, and private children cases. The environment is professional, fast-paced, and supportive, with a genuine focus on excellence and client care. Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing and formatting correspondence, legal documents, presentations, and materials for client meetings, • Managing complex diaries and coordinating meetings, ensuring schedules run efficiently, • Organising travel arrangements and itineraries, • Supporting billing processes by liaising with the finance team to process invoices and expenses, • Assisting with time recording and ensuring accurate, up-to-date data, • Handling conflict checks, file opening procedures, risk assessments, and engagement letters, • Booking meeting rooms and managing logistics including catering and IT setup, • Upholding client confidentiality and contributing to the firm’s outstanding client care reputation We’re keen to speak to candidates who can demonstrate: • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary (Family/Private Client preferred), • Fast and accurate audio typing skills (65+ wpm ideal), • Strong IT skills & familiarity with BigHand and Proclaim highly advantageous, • Excellent written English, grammar, and spelling, • A proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach, • Strong client service skills and a professional, friendly manner, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment Why This Role? • Supportive team culture where your contribution is genuinely valued, • Well-established, friendly law firm with a great reputation, • Modern systems and streamlined processes to make your job easier, • Great location in South Manchester with excellent transport links Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Tara Halliwell (Retained Consultant) Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0793 999 2563 Email: