Job Title:
Legal Secretary Re-train Opportunity Location:
Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : £28,000 Per annum Job type:
Full time, Permanent Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. We are ranked 60th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 24% year-on-year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.7 (Excellent), placing us among the highest-rated firms in the sector. About The Role: We are currently looking for strong administrators ideally with a minimum of two years administration experience. Background in legal and medical advantageous Following extensive training you will be working in a pool of Legal Secretaries assisting a number of Lawyers. The job is varied with not just typing and file management, but preparing bundles, taking and making calls to clients, arranging meetings & conferences. Responsibilities Working collaboratively within a pool of Legal Secretaries to support multiple Lawyers You will be working in one stream of work either Road Traffic Accidents, Employers' Liability or Occupiers & Public Liability. Preparing correspondence and legal documentation, including pleadings and court bundles Photocopying and scanning documents, with support from the Administration team where required Handling inbound and outbound telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner Scheduling appointments, arranging meetings, and liaising with Lawyers, clients, Counsel, and other stakeholders Providing support to fellow Legal Secretaries and the wider administration team as required Assisting with updates to the Proclaim case management system where appropriate Person Specification: Demonstrable two years previous administration experience, background in legal and medical advantageous. Strong comprehension of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar. IT literate Exceptional customer service skills, including professional and friendly telephone manner. Acute attention to detail Ability to prioritise daily workload and experience of working in a fast-paced environment. Prior exposure to Proclaim case management system is desirable. Excellent word processing and audio typing skills Audio typing speed of 65+ words per minute Use of digital dictation, ideally Diktamen would be beneficial. Salary & Hours A basic salary of up to £28,000 Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus
Administrator / Legal Secretary Re-train Opportunity in London employer: Express Solicitors
Express Solicitors is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a focus on personal injury claims, our Manchester headquarters provides a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills and advance their careers, all while enjoying competitive benefits and a generous commission scheme.
