Legal PA – Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury Secretary

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Legal PA / Legal Secretary to join an award‑winning law firm’s Manchester office. The role will support the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury teams, handling correspondence, diary management and client interaction.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare letters, briefs and other documents using audio‑typing and word‑processing.
• Maintain daily filing system, open, close and retrieve client files in line with firm procedures.
• Arrange post, copying and dispatch of documents.
• Schedule appointments, organise meetings and manage fee‑earner diaries.
• Provide front‑line client service in person and by telephone, maintaining confidentiality.
• Support other secretaries and the wider administration team as required.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA (Clinical Negligence experience required for the PA role).
• Excellent command of English spelling, punctuation and grammar.
• Strong customer‑service orientation and professional telephone manner.
• Ability to handle confidential information securely.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Audio‑typing speed of 65+ words per minute.
• Familiarity with the Proclaim case‑management system (desirable).
• Experience with digital dictation tools such as Big Hand (desirable).

What we offer

• Hybrid working after the probation period.
• 23 days annual leave.
• Competitive salary up to £30,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work for a top‑ranked, 5‑star firm.