Legal Secretary - Crime - Manchester

A specialist criminal law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy and dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced legal professional who thrives on organisation, adapts easily, and excels at managing multiple tasks efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the out-of-hours police station rota and fortnightly court lists.
• Allocate advocates to court cases, ensuring full coverage and adequate funding for each case.
• Maintain and update the trial diary and central case management system.
• Manage daily administrative tasks such as typing letters and attendance notes from a digital dictation system.
• Enter all future hearings and critical dates into central diaries, coordinating with Criminal Department fee earners.
• Chase CPS for case papers and promptly upload them to the Case Management System.
• Deal with incoming emails and client visits, ensuring all relevant information is up-to-date.
• Open Police Station files on the Case Management System for fee earners and agents.
• Handle incoming police station call-outs, maintaining and regularly updating the spreadsheet.
• Confirm any changes with Police and clients and manage client queries.
• Liaise with fee earners, handle new enquiries, and support the wider team in delivering high-quality service.
• Ensure Legal Aid is in place for all cases and that accurate time recording is maintained.
• Answer the phone and assist with general office duties when needed.

Requirements:

• Significant legal secretarial experience, preferably in criminal law.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and excellent client care abilities.
• Familiarity with case management systems and digital dictation systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• A range of benefits and a friendly, supportive working environment.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking to contribute to a successful legal team. Apply today!