Legal Secretary

Ringrose Law; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Secretary for their Family Department. The role involves typing legal documents, managing files, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will have legal secretarial experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in IT. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working options and annual leave.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discount

Wellbeing culture, including access to paid counselling sessions

Annual holiday sale/purchase scheme

Benefit platform membership

Life assurance

Flexible working options

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a legal secretarial practice, preferably in family law.
• Exceptional dictation and typing skills, with a speed of 65+ wpm.

Responsibilities

• Typing legal and administrative documents dictated by others.
• Managing files using the case management system (Proclaim).
• Liaising with clients and contacts via phone, email, and in person.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

Proclaim

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Secretary to join our Family Department. The successful applicant will work alongside Legal Advisors and other support staff. The candidate must have experience in a legal secretarial role, preferably within a family law environment.

To be successful in this role, you should present a professional image at all times, be well-presented, confident, and possess excellent communication and English language skills. You should be hardworking and capable of working to tight deadlines.

The position is full-time and based in Sleaford.

Activities

• Typing legal and administrative documents, both short and lengthy, dictated by others
• Managing files using the case management system (Proclaim)
• Opening, closing, and maintaining files
• Liaising with clients and contacts via phone, email, and in person
• Handling administrative tasks such as file management and archiving
• Billing and claiming profit costs from the Legal Aid Agency
• Providing general administrative support
• Reception duties

Experience Required

• Proven experience in a legal secretarial practice, preferably in a family department
• Exceptional dictation and typing skills, with a speed of 65+ wpm
• Proficiency in IT, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with excellent written skills and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills for file, diary, and admin management
• Ability to use initiative and work proactively
• A friendly, positive attitude and team spirit

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of the Proclaim case management system is advantageous

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Staff discount
• Wellbeing culture, including access to paid counselling sessions
• Annual holiday sale/purchase scheme
• Benefit platform membership
• Life assurance
• Flexible working options
• Volunteering days

We are not using agencies to fill this role.

Company Overview

Ringrose Law is a regional firm with offices across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire, and Cambridgeshire, providing legal services for over 100 years. We invest in our people and infrastructure to remain a leading law firm. Our focus on private client services is strengthened by our approachability, pragmatism, and comprehensive support. We prioritize our staff and clients, investing in top systems and software to deliver first-class service.