Legal Secretary

Confidential; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Lincoln is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Private Client team on a Fixed Term basis from November 2026 until January 2028, covering maternity leave. There is potential for part-time or job share thereafter.

The role involves audio/copy typing, client communications, diary coordination, and document management within a busy legal team. A professional, client-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous legal experience in a Secretarial role or excellent general Administration experience.
• A natural ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work well with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Audio or copy typing meeting recordings, transcriptions and notes and storing against client files.
• Telephone and video calls with clients.
• Coordinating Solicitor diaries, booking and confirming appointments.
• Document management duties and general administration support to the legal team and assisting Fee Earners with matter progression.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Independent worker

Excellent organisational skills

MS Word / Excel / case management

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are pleased to be assisting our well-respected, professional and reputable client in Lincoln with their search for a Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team on a Fixed Term basis from November 2026 until January 2028, to cover Maternity. For the right individual, there is a potential of a part-time or job share contract thereafter.

• Excellent company to work for, well respected in Lincoln
• Client-focused company, aiming for an efficient and friendly service to their customers
• Busy and varied role in a supportive and hard-working team

Day-to-day, your duties will involve:

• Audio or copy typing meeting recordings, transcriptions and notes and storing against client files
• Telephone and video calls with clients
• Coordinating Solicitor diaries, booking and confirming appointments
• Document management duties li>General Administration support to the Legal team and assisting Fee Earners with matter progression

In order to be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous legal experience in a Secretarial role or have excellent general Administration experience
• A natural ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work well with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and case management systems
• A high degree of empathy, a supportive and friendly nature and an ability to communicate with clients in a professional manner

In return for your skills and experience the company can offer a competitive salary depending on that experience so please do advise of your requirements upon application.