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Legal Secretary

Overview

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join one of the East Midlands' most respected and long-established law firms? If you're looking to become part of a Legal 500 recognised practice that genuinely invests in its people, offers excellent long-term stability, and prides itself on delivering exceptional client care, this could be the perfect next step in your legal career.

Express Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a highly regarded, award-winning regional law firm in their search for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy team. With a history spanning over a century, the firm has built an outstanding reputation across the East Midlands and is recognised within the Legal 500 for its legal expertise across multiple practice areas. Known for combining high-quality legal advice with a friendly, people-first culture, the firm continues to grow whilst maintaining an excellent reputation for both client service and employee development.

Joining a close-knit team, you will provide dedicated support to two Fee Earners and an Equity Partner, playing a key role in delivering an exceptional client experience from instruction through to settlement. Alongside a salary of £25,000 - £26,000 DOE, you'll benefit from 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a 4-day Christmas shutdown, the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 additional holidays, contributory pension, free on-site parking, Christmas bonus, support staff bonus scheme, employee referral bonus, staff discounts on legal services, free eye tests, long service awards, mental health and wellbeing support, complimentary refreshments, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the region's leading law firms.

Skills & Experience
  • Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm is essential
  • Excellent document production and audio typing skills, with the ability to produce accurate legal documentation efficiently
  • Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced legal environment
  • Professional communication skills with a confident and personable approach to client service
  • Proactive, reliable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Providing dedicated secretarial support to an experienced team of Fee Earners and an Equity Partner, helping to keep a busy department running smoothly
  • Producing high-quality legal documentation, correspondence and court paperwork whilst ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times
  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, medical professionals, insurers and third parties, delivering an exceptional standard of client care throughout the claims process
  • Managing complex diaries, coordinating appointments and maintaining organised case files to ensure matters progress efficiently
  • Supporting the wider team with a variety of administrative and case management duties, contributing to the continued success of one of the firm's busiest departments
About Express Recruitment
Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on 👉 https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7 Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on 0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest for you.
Job Location
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Salary
c£25,000 - £26,000 Per Annum D.O.E
Job Type and Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

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