Legal Secretary
Monday - Friday, Full Time
Salary: Competitive - DOE
Macclesfield
MPJ Recruitment are proud to be representing a well-established Personal Injury law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and excellent client care. They are at an exciting stage of growth and development, offering a supportive and professional working environment within spacious, modern open-plan offices based in Macclesfield.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners and senior management. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of case files and day-to-day operations, contributing to the firm's high standards of service.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Liaising with fee earners and barristers regarding conferences and court hearings
Providing secretarial support to senior management
Preparing correspondence and legal documents via audio typing and copy typing
Contacting clients, courts, insurers, and third parties as required
Attending court to deliver limitation papers
Liaising with client insurers to chase outlay
Liaising with the court to follow up on court documents
Preparing trial bundles and settlement pack bundles
Speaking with clients to confirm availability for conference calls and medical appointments
Listening to call recordings and preparing call transcripts
Preparing documents for signing where necessarySkills and Attributes
Strong data input skills with excellent attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Proclaim
Highly organised with strong administrative abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing prioritiesKnowledge and Experience
Knowledge of the principles of the compensation claims system
Experience using the Proclaim case management system
Previous administration experience within a Personal Injury law firm
Personal Injury sector experience preferred
Confident PC and telephone userBenefits
Friendly and supportive working environment
Modern, spacious open-plan office
Opportunity to work within a growing and well-respected law firm
Full-time, stable position with long-term career prospectsInterested in finding out more?
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