Legal Secretary REG Hub 1 Manchester




Department: Real Estate - Professional Support Hub




Employment Type: Permanent




Location: Manchester




Description



At
DAC Beachcroft , we're a leading international law firm with more than 3,000 people across the UK, Ireland and international offices. We provide legal and business advisory services to a broad range of clients, including insurers, health organisations, public sector bodies, large corporates and real estate businesses.



We're known for combining legal expertise with a collaborative and inclusive culture, giving our people the support, development opportunities and flexibility they need to build rewarding careers.



We're now looking for a highly organised and proactive
Legal Support Assistant to join our Real Estate team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal or professional services administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting multiple stakeholders to deliver exceptional client service.



This is a varied and visible role where you'll work closely with lawyers and partners, becoming a trusted member of the team and helping to ensure matters progress smoothly and efficiently.



You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills across legal administration, document management, client support, financial administration and workflow coordination, while working within a supportive and collaborative environment.




Key Responsibilities

• Manage document production and oversee work completed through central support services, ensuring accuracy and quality.


• Open and close matters, maintain client records and ensure compliance procedures are completed correctly.


• Manage diaries, meetings, travel arrangements and associated logistics.


• Prepare agendas, presentations, reports and client-facing documentation.


• Support business development activities, including pitches, tenders and client events.


• Submit documents for electronic signature and manage document uploads and PDF editing.

• Act as a key point of contact for lawyers, partners and clients.


• Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.


• Monitor inboxes, prioritise communications and draft responses where appropriate.


• Build effective relationships across legal teams and business support functions.


• Ensure clients and internal stakeholders are regularly updated on progress and key actions.

• Coordinate workloads and prioritise tasks to meet business and client deadlines.


• Maintain matter information and client data within firm systems.


• Support the creation and maintenance of data rooms and transaction documentation.


• Undertake searches and online submissions through platforms including Companies House and Land Registry.


• Ensure all activities comply with firm policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Support lawyers and partners with billing and matter administration.


• Process expenses, payments, transfers and financial documentation.


• Assist with WIP management and matter-related financial processes.


• Review time entries and ensure correct matter allocation.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise



We're interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience within a legal, professional services or similarly fast-paced corporate environment.


• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.


• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.


• Experience using document management or case management systems.


• Excellent communication skills and a strong client service mindset.


• The ability to work proactively, use initiative and take ownership of tasks from start to finish.


• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.


• Professionalism, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.


• A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues across the wider team.

You'll be someone who enjoys providing exceptional support, building trusted relationships and taking ownership of your work. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, be comfortable juggling multiple priorities and take pride in delivering a consistently high standard of service.




Additional Information



As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage (including the application, assessment or interview process), please contact
recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com in confidence with the vacancy reference in the subject line, and we'll be happy to help.