Practice Assistant/Legal Secretary - Employment & Construction (Manchester)

Overview

Practice Assistant/Legal Secretary – Employment & Construction (Manchester)

We are hiring for a Practice Assistant to join the firm on a permanent basis. Based in our Manchester office, you will work across our Employment and Construction teams and act as the single point of contact for fee earners, supporting the completion of their work. You will undertake all aspects of the Practice Assistant role and, where appropriate, manage the workflow by utilising Team Assistants and Shared Services, retaining ownership and accountability of all tasks through to completion.

The focus of this role is to provide a high quality, comprehensive workflow management and organisational service to fee earners in the group, coupled with exceptional client service. The role encompasses client relationship management, administration, communication, financial support, processing and customer service. Experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a real estate function, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for fee earners and support the completion of their work across the Employment and Construction teams.
• Manage workflow by utilising Team Assistants and Shared Services, retaining ownership and accountability of tasks through to completion.
• Provide high quality workflow management and organisational support to fee earners, enabling exceptional client service.
• Engage in client relationship management, administration, communication, financial support and processing as part of a comprehensive support role.
• Demonstrate experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a real estate function.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a legal or professional services environment.
• Experience of working within an Employment OR Construction function would be desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Aptitude for producing documents and client communications of the highest standard.
• Advanced knowledge of document management/case management systems.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Law Practice

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