Legal Secretary / Administrator

📌 Legal Secretary / Administrator (Retrain Opportunity)

Location: Sharston, Wythenshawe, Manchester
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum
Type: Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid (3 days WFH after probation)

✨ About the Employer

Express Solicitors is an award-winning “no win, no fee” personal injury and clinical negligence law firm, proudly ranked in the top 100 UK law firms by The Lawyer and Legal 500. They’re known for a supportive culture, generous benefits, and a strong hybrid working model

🔧 Role Overview

Are you a confident administrator with attention to detail and excellent IT skills? Join a fast-growing legal team and retrain as a Legal Secretary, providing vital support to fee-earners across areas like Road Traffic Accidents, Employers’ Liability, or Public Liability

📋 Key Responsibilities

• Assist a pool of Fee Earners with file and document management
• Type correspondence, pleadings, and court bundles accurately and swiftly
• Make/receive professional calls to clients, counsel, and colleagues
• Schedule meetings, arrange hearings, and manage diaries
• Use Proclaim case management and digital dictation systems where applicable
• Support other administrative team members as needed

👤 Who We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years’ administrative experience; legal or medical sector experience is a plus
• Exceptional spelling, grammar, and telephone communication skills
• Excellent IT literacy, including Microsoft Office
• Accurate audio-typing skills (65+ WPM); familiarity with digital dictation (e.g., Big Hand) desirable
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and capable of managing conflicting priorities

🎁 Benefits & Working Culture

• Competitive hybrid working pattern (3 days in office, 2 from home)
• 23 days holiday (rising to 26), plus bank holidays, birthday leave & holiday-buy-back
• Private medical insurance (after 2 years), EAP, annual flu jab
• Gym access, sports teams (football, netball), charity events & vibrant social committees
• Role in a friendly, supportive legal environment — ranked highly in Best Companies

✅ Why Apply via Howard James Recruitment?

As a commercial recruitment specialist in legal support roles, Howard James Recruitment offers:

• Insider access to fast-growth legal teams
• Full support through application, interview prep, offer negotiation, and onboarding

📞 Apply Now!

Ready to take the next career step with Express Solicitors? Reach out to Howard James Recruitment today:

• 📧 Send your CV to manchester@howardjames.co.uk or
• 📞 Call 0161 641 2550 to arrange a confidential chat

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