Legal Secretary - Crime

Slater Heelis is a leading full-service law firm with a rich history of providing exceptional legal services to clients across the UK. Based in Manchester, we are known for our client‑centric approach, professional integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

As we continue to expand and grow with the support of Lawfront, we are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our Crime and Regulatory team.

Our Crime and Regulatory Team at Slater Heelis is going through an exciting period of growth. As a result, we are delighted to have a new opportunity to join us as a Legal Secretary.

• Provide high level support to fee earner(s) – this includes administration, transcription, production of documents, diary management, billing and all other tasks required by the fee earner(s) and department.
• Provide a professional and friendly service to clients – this includes answering calls, responding to emails and meeting clients.
• Communicate effectively with fee earner(s) and colleagues ensuring tasks and messages are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Ensuring all new prospective clients / business opportunities are processed quickly and efficiently.
• Building and maintaining knowledge of the department and clients.
• Adhere to all firm policies, procedures and requirements – this includes maintaining the client database and following compliance regulations.
• Any other required tasks.

• Experience of working within a law firm.
• Experience of working with case management system (desirable).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
• A good level of IT competency, including Microsoft Office Suite; good word processing and audio typing skills, with high standards of accuracy, quality, and timeliness.

As part of this role, you’ll be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits.

• 25 days annual leave plus 1 day for your birthday and 8 Bank holidays.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• Critical Illness cover.
• Life Assurance.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.

If you’re someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative team, where your skills and initiative are valued, this role is for you.