Legal Secretary – Corporate Team

About the role

We are looking to recruit a Legal Secretary  to be based out of our Shadsworth office and work within our corporate team.

This role involves supporting with a range of  legal and administration tasks. supporting a partner and the wider corporate team. Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

–  File management – opening and closing,  correspondence and archiving
–  Production and filing of documents
–  Liaison with clients and third parties on matters, including letters, emails and telephone calls
–  Financial administration such as billing and interaction with our accounts department
–  Other administrative tasks as required such as incoming post and diary management.

What we are looking for
We’re looking for someone motivated and used to working in a busy, fast paced environment.  You will be  proactive and personable and someone who will work as part of a wider team to deliver exceptional client service.   Candidates will also have:

–   Previous experience working within a legal or professional services environment
–   Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel), and experience using a case management system (preferred but not essential).
–  Ability to manage administrative tasks in an efficient and effective manner
–  Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
–  Good communication skills, both verbal and written

What we can offer you in return:
 –  Competitive salary commensurate with experience
–  28 Days Holiday (including bank holidays), with an extra day holiday per year of service (up to an additional 5 extra days), plus your birthday off every year
–  Company funded healthcare cashback plan & employee assistance programme for counselling and support
–  Ongoing training and development, and opportunities for progression
–  Annual firmwide social events x 2, including internal staff awards
–  Workplace pension
–  Cycle to work scheme
– Recruitment and legal department referrals (subject to T&C’s)

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter using the button below, telling us more about you, your experience and what you can bring to the role, or contact Reta Rose on reta.rose@farleys.com  /0161 835 9513 to discuss the role further.