Legal pa

Swift Placements are currently recruiting on behalf of our specialised legal client, established in 2000, being an award-winning firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence. Due to ongoing growth within the company, an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Legal PA Based in Northenden, Manchester, with a competitive salary, the successful candidate will be an experienced and dedicated individual keen to join an excellent team. The ideal candidate must have legal secretarial experience, within a Clinical Negligence department. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, and a strong command of English spelling, punctuation and grammar are both essential. An audio typing speed of 65+ wpm is a distinct advantage. The PA is expected to be pro-active and to use a high degree of self-management and initiative. Key Responsibilities To prepare correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing. To administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedure contained in the Office Manual. To prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch if required. To arrange for all copying to be done, in person if the admin assistant is not available to undertake the task. To make appointments, arrange meetings and to manage the fee earner diaries To provide support to other secretaries and the administration team as required. To attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care. To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development. To ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and clients’ documentation and information. Person specification (Essential criteria) Demonstrable secretarial/ PA Within the legal sector Computer literate Excellent command of English spelling, punctuation and grammar (we may test at interview) Excellent word processing and audio typing skills Excellent customer service skills, including professional and friendly telephone manner. Experience of working in a Personal Injury law firm, or civil litigation firm Experience of dealing with Clinical Negligence matters. (Desirable criteria) Knowledge of the Proclaim case management system Audio typing speed of 65+ words per minute Experience of working with court forms and creating pleadings Experience of digital dictation, ideally Big Hand Further Information; Salary - £25K - £30K DOE Working Hours -8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. We can offer some flexibility here. Hybrid Working - 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation Holidays - 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days (3 days reserved for Christmas closure of the office) PLUS a day off for your birthday after 2 years’ service Benefits - Lots of other benefits like holiday buyback, private medical insurance, death in service, free fruit, Employee Assistant Programme, paid for social events, and annual flu jabs. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per year Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Ability to commute/relocate: Northenden: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Experience: Legal PA: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: INDL