Construction Legal Secretary, Douglas Scott

Douglas Scott

Location:

United Kingdom, Manchester

Category:

Legal

Contract Type:

Not provided

Salary:

28000.00 - 32000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

The role will be based at their Manchester office. If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team, and would like to join an award-winning law led professional law firm, we would like to hear from you. This role is perfect for a Legal Secretary who is currently at a leading Law Firm and has 2+ years as a Legal Secretary. You will join an established and leading Construction team who act on a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters.

Job Responsibility:

Full secretarial support to the Construction team
Diary management / arranging meetings
Coordinating team diaries and arranging travel
Opening of client files
Ensuring regular and efficient billing and monitoring retainer arrangements
Carry out copying, archiving, organisation of client files and filing systems, including electronic filing
Make and receive telephone calls, ensuring all calls are managed
Arrange couriers/deliveries
Dealing with invoices
Prepare monthly client billing, expense claims and general finance tasks
Maintain database with client and contact details
Organisation of meetings, domestic and international travel, accommodation and attendance at external events and conference
Developing good working relationships with both internal colleagues and external clients and contacts as required, promoting a positive working culture and environment
Working across teams, including in particular business development, in promoting the interests of business
Draft correspondence and prepare standard documentation from audio/copy

Requirements:

Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary of a minimum of 2 years
Fast and accurate typing speeds
Previous experience using a case management system
Conversant in document formatting including track changes, auto-numbering and creating table of contents
Conversant in document version control
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Digital dictation and any other in-house systems in use throughout the firm
Proficient in diary management
meeting arrangements, telephone and email communication
Excellent communication skills
Ability to prioritise tasks and to work under pressure
Able to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
Able to produce accurate work with strong attention to detail
Team player who is able to work as part of a team and use initiative but also able to work independently

What we offer:

Private Healthcare
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
a range of competitive benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 27, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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