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Legal Secretary

Slater heelis
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Sale, Cheshire M33 7SZ

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • Slater Heelis, a prominent law firm in Manchester, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their expanding Crime and Regulatory team.
  • The role requires experience working within a law firm and offers a salary of £24,000 per annum.
  • Key responsibilities include providing high-level support to fee earners, managing client communications, and maintaining departmental knowledge.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • In addition to a supportive work environment, employees enjoy 25 days of annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and various health benefits.

Why join Slater Heelis

Slater Heelis is a leading full-service law firm with a rich history of providing exceptional legal services to clients across the UK. Based in Manchester, we are known for our client-centric approach, professional integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

As we continue to expand and grow with the support of Lawfront, we are seeking a Paralegal to join our Crime and Regulatory team.

Our Crime and Regulatory Team

Our Crime and Regulatory Team at Slater Heelis is going through an exciting period of growth. As a result, we are delighted to have a new opportunity to join us as a Legal Secretary.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high level support to fee earner(s) - this includes administration, transcription, production of documents, diary management, billing and all other tasks required by the fee earner(s) and department.
  • Provide a professional and friendly service to clients - this includes answering calls, responding to emails and meeting clients.
  • Communicate effectively with fee earner(s) and colleagues ensuring tasks and messages are dealt with in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring all new prospective clients / business opportunities are processed quickly and efficiently.
  • Building and maintaining knowledge of the department and clients.
  • Adhere to all firm policies, procedures and requirements - this includes maintaining the client database and following compliance regulations
  • Any other required tasks

Experience:

  • Experience of working within a law firm
  • Experience of working with case management system (desirable)
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
  • A good level of IT competency, including Microsoft Office Suite Good word processing and audio typing skills, with high standards of accuracy, quality, and timeliness

The extras

As part of this role, you'll be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits.

  • 25 days annual leave plus 1 day for birthday and 8 Bank holidays
  • A contributory pension scheme
  • Critical Illness cover
  • Life Assurance Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan

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