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. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Woolston,England
Start: 26/09/2025
Salary / Rate: £25000 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-26 09:50:07
Our client is a long-established high-street law firm, with over 150 years of history serving the local community.
Client care sits at the heart of everything they do, and they are proud of their welcoming and friendly team.
Far from a large corporate environment, the firm offers a supportive, flexible workplace where staff enjoy genuine camaraderie.
They are now seeking a dedicated Assistant / Paralegal to join their Family Law Department.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit practice where your contribution will be valued, and where you will provide vital support to their Family Law Solicitor.
The role will involve:
- Departmental administration
- Billing
- Drafting documents and correspondence
- Assisting with the preparation of bundles and court papers
- Client correspondence and communication
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent written and verbal English
- Strong organisational skills (filing, diary management, time recording, etc.)
- Basic numeracy for billing purposes
- The ability to communicate professionally yet empathetically with vulnerable clients
- Emotional maturity and discretion
- A collaborative approach and ability to follow instructions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
In return, our client offers:
- £23,000 per annum
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Nest pension scheme (auto-enrolled after 3 months unless opted out)
- A supportive, friendly working environment with long-term stability
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their career within family law while working in a firm that truly values both its staff and its clients. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Altrincham,England
Start: 24/09/2025
Salary / Rate: £23000 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-24 09:53:04
