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Legal Secretary/Administrator
Salary: 24k-30k (DOE)
Location: South Manchester
Hours: Mon-Fri
Full-time, Permanent Position
Do you want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking legal team? Are you passionate about providing exceptional administrative support in a legal environment? We are looking for motivated individuals to our clients team. The successful candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
The Key Responsibilities of the Legal Secretary/Administrator:
* Manage client on-boarding processes, including anti-money laundering compliance and maintaining accurate records.
* Open new files.
* Close and archive files.
* Collect management information (MI).
* Run reports.
* Liaise with clients directly, e.g., debt recovery to chase purchase orders or payment of invoices.
* General file administration.
* Provide administrative support to the team, including arranging training sessions, organising office supplies, organising meetings, and managing post.
* Support the finance function by raising and sending invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with work-in-progress reports.
* Support fee earners with various tasks, including but not limited to the preparation of employment tribunal hearing bundles, typing attendance notes, meeting notes, and letters.
* Assist with marketing activities, such as maintaining contact databases and event management.
* Improve office processes and support IT system changes and upgrades.
* Assist with the booking of business travel in line with the business travel policy.
* Manage meeting rooms, including booking rooms, ensuring rooms are equipped with any specialist equipment/refreshments.
* Meet and greet clients and pre-order any outside catering.
The Key Requirements of the Legal Administrator:
* Strong IT skills with the ability to use case management and finance systems.
* Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
* A team-oriented mindset and the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients.
* Previous experience in a similar legal administrative role would be highly desirable.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
