Temporary Junior PA | Manchester

Junior Legal Secretary – 3-Month Temporary Contract

Manchester City Centre | £27,000

The Company:

Our client is a leading law firm looking for a Junior Legal Secretary to join their Investigations and Contentious Regulatory team in Manchester. This is initially a three-month temporary assignment, with the potential for extension.

The Role:

You’ll provide secretarial and administrative support to a busy legal team, helping fee earners stay organised and ensuring day-to-day tasks run smoothly. This is a great opportunity to build on your existing support experience within a professional legal environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to the team.
• Managing diaries and arranging internal and external appointments.
• Coordinating meetings, booking rooms and organising external venues.
• Assisting with financial administration, including disbursements, client balances and billing requirements.
• Preparing monthly client invoices.
• Proofreading, amending and formatting legal reports and other documents.

The Person:

We’re looking for someone organised, proactive and thorough, with a helpful approach and the confidence to manage competing priorities.

You’ll need:

• Confidence using Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience using case management systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A professional and discreet approach to confidential information.
• The ability to anticipate what needs doing and resolve day-to-day issues.
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to support colleagues.

Salary: £27,000 per annum, pro rata

Location: Manchester City Centre

Contract: Three months initially, with potential for extension