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LEGAL SECRETARY - CONSTRUCTIONMANCHESTER- HYBRID28,000 - 32,000Douglas Scott are on the look out for an excellent and proactive and self-motivated Legal Secretary join our leading TOP 50 Client. The role will be based at their Manchester office.If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team, and would like to join an award-winning law led professional law firm, we would like to hear from you. This role is perfect for a Legal Secretary who is currently at a leading Law Firm and has 2+ years as a Legal Secretary. You will join an established and leading Construction team who act on a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters.The Role:Full secretarial support to the Construction teamDiary management / arranging meetingsCoordinating team diaries and arranging travelOpening of client filesEnsuring regular and efficient billing and monitoring retainer arrangementsCarry out copying, archiving, organisation of client files and filing systems, including electronic filingMake and receive telephone calls, ensuring all calls are managedArrange couriers/deliveriesDealing with invoicesPrepare monthly client billing, expense claims and general finance tasksMaintain database with client and contact detailsOrganisation of meetings, domestic and international travel, accommodation and attendance at external events and conferenceDeveloping good working relationships with both internal colleagues and external clients and contacts as required, promoting a positive working culture and environmentWorking across teams, including in particular business development, in promoting the interests of businessDraft correspondence and prepare standard documentation from audio/copyThe Candidate:Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary of a minimum of 2 yearsFast and accurate typing speedsPrevious experience using a case management system Conversant in document formatting including track changes, auto-numbering and creating table of contentsConversant in document version control Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Digital dictation and any other in-house systems in use throughout the firm Proficient in diary management; meeting arrangements, telephone and email communication Excellent communication skillsAbility to prioritise tasks and to work under pressureAble to demonstrate adaptability and flexibilityAble to produce accurate work with strong attention to detailTeam player who is able to work as part of a team and use initiative but also able to work independentlyThe firm are offering Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Legal Secretary, based in or near Manchester, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to rio@douglas-scott.co.uk.