Legal Secretary


Company:	Coppersmith Recruitment and Services
Salary:	£26,000 to £28,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M22 4SN
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester

Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm (Monday–Thursday), 8:30am – 5:00pm (Friday)

About the Role

On behalf of our client, Coppersmith Recruitment is seeking experienced administrators to join a busy and professional legal practice. Candidates should ideally have at least two years of administration experience, with a background in legal or medical environments being particularly advantageous.

Following comprehensive training, you will join a pool of Legal Secretaries supporting multiple fee earners. This is a varied and dynamic role, involving not only typing and file management but also preparing bundles, liaising with clients, and coordinating meetings and conferences.

Key Responsibilities

Work as part of a pool of legal secretaries, supporting multiple lawyers.

Provide assistance within one area of work, such as Road Traffic Accidents, Employers’ Liability, or Occupiers’ & Public Liability.

Prepare correspondence and legal documents, including pleadings and court bundles.

Photocopy and scan documents, with support from the Administration team where necessary.

Handle inbound and outbound calls to clients and third parties in a professional manner.

Arrange appointments, meetings, and conferences, liaising with lawyers, clients, Counsel, and other stakeholders.

Support other secretaries and the wider administration team when required.

Assist with updating the Proclaim case management system.

Requirements

Minimum of two years’ administration experience (legal or medical background advantageous).

Strong written English skills, with excellent spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Confident IT literacy and experience with Microsoft Office.

Exceptional customer service skills, including a professional and friendly telephone manner.

Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

Ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Previous experience with Proclaim case management system desirable.

Proficient word processing and audio typing skills.

Audio typing speed of 65+ wpm (experience with digital dictation systems such as BigHand advantageous).

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or legal secretary to develop within a supportive, professional environment while contributing to the success of a well-regarded law firm.

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