RTA Legal Secretary
CV-LibraryGreater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 7 August 2026
Apply NowMy client is a top 200 law firm, recruiting for an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to join a busy and well-established Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) team within a reputable law firm.
The Role
This is a varied and hands-on position, offering exposure to a wide range of tasks. Alongside traditional secretarial duties such as typing and file management, you will play a key role in preparing court documentation, liaising with clients, and coordinating meetings and conferences. While the firm is moving towards a paperless system, some physical filing duties will still be required.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide support to multiple RTA Lawyers as part of a collaborative Legal Secretary pool
* Prepare legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and court bundles
* Assist with photocopying, scanning, and document management (with admin support where required)
* Handle incoming and outgoing calls in a professional and client-focused manner
* Arrange meetings, appointments, and conferences with clients, Counsel, and internal stakeholders
* Support colleagues across the secretarial and administrative teams when needed
* Update and maintain records on the case management system
About You
* Proven experience as a Legal Secretary is essential
* Excellent written English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
* Strong IT skills and confident using legal systems
* Professional and friendly telephone manner with excellent client care skills
* High level of attention to detail
* Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively in a busy environment
* Experience using Proclaim case management system is advantageous
* Strong audio typing and word processing skills (minimum 65 wpm)
* Experience with digital dictation systems is beneficial
The Role
This is a varied and hands-on position, offering exposure to a wide range of tasks. Alongside traditional secretarial duties such as typing and file management, you will play a key role in preparing court documentation, liaising with clients, and coordinating meetings and conferences. While the firm is moving towards a paperless system, some physical filing duties will still be required.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide support to multiple RTA Lawyers as part of a collaborative Legal Secretary pool
* Prepare legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and court bundles
* Assist with photocopying, scanning, and document management (with admin support where required)
* Handle incoming and outgoing calls in a professional and client-focused manner
* Arrange meetings, appointments, and conferences with clients, Counsel, and internal stakeholders
* Support colleagues across the secretarial and administrative teams when needed
* Update and maintain records on the case management system
About You
* Proven experience as a Legal Secretary is essential
* Excellent written English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
* Strong IT skills and confident using legal systems
* Professional and friendly telephone manner with excellent client care skills
* High level of attention to detail
* Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively in a busy environment
* Experience using Proclaim case management system is advantageous
* Strong audio typing and word processing skills (minimum 65 wpm)
* Experience with digital dictation systems is beneficial