Legal Secretary

SF Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary for their office in Mansfield, offering a salary between £24,000 and £27,000. The ideal candidate should have solid administration experience and excellent organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing legal documents, handling confidential information, diary management, and liaising with clients and third parties. This is a supportive role with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is ideal, but not essential.
• Full training available for the right candidates.

Responsibilities

• Managing incoming and outgoing post.
• Producing accurate legal documents.
• Handling confidential information with discretion.
• Answering telephone calls and taking messages.
• Diary management for Fee Earners.
• Attending to clients in person and over the phone.
• Liaising with third parties.
• Maintaining electronic and paper filing systems.
• Managing document storage for Wills and LPAs.
• Opening, closing, and archiving client files.
• Preparing and dispatching outgoing correspondence.
• Supporting trainee and temporary secretaries.
• Carrying out various ad-hoc admin duties.

Skills

Solid administration experience

Excellent organisational skills

Proactive and professional attitude

Job description

Overview

Legal Secretary required in Mansfield. Locations: Central Mansfield. Full-Time, Permanent, Office-Based. Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 - dependant on experience. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a valued client who is looking to hire a Legal Secretary for their Mansfield office.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is ideal, but not essential; full training available for the right candidates who bring:
• Solid administration experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• A proactive and professional attitude

Key Responsibilities

• Managing incoming and outgoing post
• Producing accurate legal documents from dictation, written or verbal instructions
• Handling confidential information with discretion
• Answering telephone calls and taking messages
• Diary management for Fee Earners
• Attending to clients in person and over the phone
• Liaising with third parties (Solicitors, Experts, Barristers, Courts)
• Maintaining both electronic and paper filing systems
• Managing document storage for Wills and LPAs in line with guidelines
• Opening, closing, and archiving client files
• Preparing and dispatching outgoing correspondence
• Offering support to trainee and temporary secretaries when required
• Carrying out various ad-hoc admin duties

Mansfield - centrally located with good transport links

If you're looking for a stable and supportive role where you can develop new skills in the legal sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for more information.