Employers' Liability PA

Position Title: Personal Assistant – Employers’ Liability

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 dependent on experience

Reference: BH-36923

Work Type: Full-time



About The Firm:

My client, ranked among the top law firms in the UK, offers a collaborative work environment with a strong focus on client care and staff well-being. They have a well-established Employers’ Liability department and are known for their professional development and employee benefits.



Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a Personal Assistant to support a Principal Partner within the Employers’ Liability department. The successful candidate must have prior legal secretarial experience, particularly within personal injury, and should be proficient in Microsoft Office. A strong command of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar, along with an audio typing speed of 65+ words per minute, is essential. The PA will be expected to be proactive, using a high degree of self-management and initiative to support the team.



Key Responsibilities:



• Preparing correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing.

• Managing digital filing, including the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files.

• Organising and dispatching correspondence and enclosures.

• Managing the fee earner’s diary, appointments, and meetings.

• Providing support to other secretaries and the admin team as needed.

• Attending to clients in person and over the phone, ensuring professional and friendly client care.

• Maintaining confidentiality of all client documentation and information.



Requirements:



• Demonstrable legal secretarial experience.

• IT proficiency, especially in Microsoft Office.

• Strong command of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

• Excellent word processing and audio typing skills (65+ wpm preferred).

• Experience in a Personal Injury or civil litigation law firm is advantageous.

• Experience working with Proclaim case management system is beneficial.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with strong organisational skills.



The Benefits & How to Apply:



• Salary: £25,000 to £30,000, dependent on experience.

• 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.

• 23 days holiday, rising to 26 days, plus public/bank holidays.

• Private medical insurance after 2 years’ service.

• Enhanced maternity leave payment (over 1 year’s service, further enhanced after 4 years).

• Death in service cover.

• 24/7 onsite gym access, netball/football teams, and social activities.

• Active social committee with departmental and firm-wide events.



Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.





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