Legal Assistant / PA to a Partner

Job Title: Legal Assistant and PA to Partner
Location: Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per day plus a 30-minute lunch)
Annual Leave: 22 days + bank holidays

About the Firm

With over 25 years of excellence, this well-established and highly respected law firm provides both personal and corporate legal services.

The firm prides itself on delivering outstanding client care, quickly identifying issues, and creating opportunities for success.
Their team of over 60 legal experts – including solicitors and paralegals – support individuals and businesses across a wide range of practice areas, including:
 

- Personal Injury Claims
- Housing Disrepair
- Court of Protection
- Drafting Commercial Contracts and Contract Disputes
- Medical Regulation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (such as Mediation)
- Legal advice and support to insurers

The firm is part of a wider group of companies and benefits from excellent transport links, with Warrington Bank Quay and Warrington Central stations within walking distance, and close access to the M62, M56, and M6.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant and PA to join the team and support a Partner within a busy department.

Key Responsibilities:
 

- Preparing and managing correspondence, legal documents, and court papers
- Audio and copy typing of legal documentation to a high standard (approx.

50% of your time will be spent typing)
- Proactive client liaison – handling messages, passing on information, and dealing with simple queries
- Maintaining an organised filing system
- Preparing indexes and bundles, including electronic bundles
- Carrying out administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and collating documents
- Supporting the Partner with any additional duties as required

Person Specification
 

- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary (ideally within Personal Injury)
- Knowledge of relevant software applications (ideally Proclaim)
- Understanding of Personal Injury processes and procedures
- Excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills
- Strong typing skills (approx.

50% of time)
- Proven ability to produce legal documents and correspondence to a high standard
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism
- IT literacy (e.g.

Microsoft Office)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
- Flexible, adaptable, and collaborative approach
- Strong work ethic with a polite and helpful manner

Benefits
 

- Discounted gym membership
- Free eye tests
- Flu jab vouchers
- Company pension
- Computing scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Life assurance
- Staff referral scheme
- Complimentary tea, coffee, and fruit
- Fundraising and social events, including the annual Summer Party

Application

Please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 for a confidential discussion.