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Legal Secretary

Where

Stockport

What

Legal

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join its busy and growing team in Stockport. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside talented dispute resolution specialists, supporting on high-quality matters while building strong, long-term client relationships. The role offers real variety and responsibility within a collaborative and supportive environment, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a fast-paced litigation team. The role The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fee earners and ensuring the smooth running of matters from start to finish. Responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing, formatting and managing court documents and bundles with a high level of accuracy
  • Acting as a first point of contact for new enquiries via telephone and online channels
  • Producing and distributing correspondence, including non-standard letters and enclosures
  • Supporting fee earners with day-to-day client work, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and in line with firm standards
  • Managing file administration, including opening, closing, storing and retrieving files across both paper and case management systems
  • Maintaining and updating workflows using the firm's systems
About the candidate The firm is looking for an organised and proactive individual who thrives in a busy legal environment. The ideal candidate will have:
  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within litigation or dispute resolution
  • Strong audio typing skills, ideally around 70+ words per minute
  • Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Confidence using case management systems, ideally P4W
  • The ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
The opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that values its people and offers a supportive, team-focused culture. The role provides exposure to high-quality work and the chance to develop within a respected legal environment. Benefits
  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid office closure over Christmas
  • Birthday day off
  • Medical cashback scheme
  • 24-hour GP service
  • Private health cover
  • Life cover at four times salary
  • Enhanced sick pay
This is a great opportunity for a Litigation Legal Secretary looking to take the next step in a dynamic and professional team where their contribution will be recognised and valued.

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