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Salary up to 29,000 per annumIf you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.Great benefitsExcellent opportunity with a leading North West litigation teamWere working with a highly respected law firm with offices across the North West, recruiting a Legal Secretary to join their busy Commercial Dispute Resolution team. Based in their Preston office, youll provide critical administrative and secretarial support to fee earners working on a range of complex dispute resolution matters. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking firm that invests in its people.Responsibilities include:Administer department files, including matter opening, client care letters, closing, archiving, and data updatesEnsure file compliance with regulatory standards and internal office proceduresTrack critical dates, prompt fee earners where needed, and maintain accurate recordsManage billing processes, aged debt, and coordinate with the Finance teamReview file ledgers and prepare posting slips for incoming/outgoing paymentsAssist with the preparation of court bundles in accordance with CPR requirementsType dictations (via Bighand or similar) and issue correspondence under instructionAttend meetings and take minutes when requiredDraft legal documents and court forms under supervisionCoordinate meetings for fee earners, including room bookings and preparation of materialsHandle incoming calls for the team and liaise with clients on routine queriesSupport with new client enquiries and engage with individuals on work experienceTrain new junior staff members when requestedLiaise with external contacts such as barristers, experts, and third-party referrersWhat we need from you:Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, PA, or Administrator within a law firmAbility to commute to the office in Preston 4 days per weekThe Perks:Employee bonus scheme and company pensionTraining and ongoing career development supportMedicash health plan and death in service benefitFree Wills and discounted conveyancing servicesHoliday allowance increases with length of serviceEnhanced maternity pay and volunteering leaveSalary sacrifice schemes for tech, transport, and electric vehiclesHybrid working policy and wellbeing initiativesRegular salary reviews and promotion opportunitiesLaptop, mobile phone, and full Office 365 accessStaff recognition awards and social eventsIf you're interested, hit that apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at Jack.Lloyd@Oculuslegalgroup.com!