Full job descriptionJunior Legal Secretary – 3-Month Temporary Contract
Manchester City Centre | £27,000
The Company:
Our client is a leading law firm looking for a Junior Legal Secretary to join their Investigations and Contentious Regulatory team in Manchester. This is initially a three-month temporary assignment, with the potential for extension.
The Role:
You’ll provide secretarial and administrative support to a busy legal team, helping fee earners stay organised and ensuring day-to-day tasks run smoothly. This is a great opportunity to build on your existing support experience within a professional legal environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Providing secretarial and administrative support to the team.
*Managing diaries and arranging internal and external appointments.
*Coordinating meetings, booking rooms and organising external venues.
*Assisting with financial administration, including disbursements, client balances and billing requirements.
*Preparing monthly client invoices.
*Proofreading, amending and formatting legal reports and other documents.
The Person:
We’re looking for someone organised, proactive and thorough, with a helpful approach and the confidence to manage competing priorities.
You’ll need:
*Confidence using Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
*Experience using case management systems.
*Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
*A professional and discreet approach to confidential information.
*The ability to anticipate what needs doing and resolve day-to-day issues.
*Clear communication skills and a willingness to support colleagues.
Salary: £27,000 per annum, pro rata
Location: Manchester City Centre
Contract: Three months initially, with potential for extension