Legal Secretary

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

Job summary

A legal firm in Mansfield is seeking a Legal Secretary for a full-time, permanent role. You'll manage legal documents, handle client interactions, and support Fee Earners in a professional environment. Previous experience is preferred, but full training is offered. The ideal candidate should have strong administration skills, exceptional organisation, and a proactive attitude. Salary ranges from £24,000 to £27,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is ideal, but not essential.
• Candidates must be willing to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Managing incoming and outgoing post
• Producing accurate legal documents from 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
• 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: GBP24,000 - GBP27,000 - dependant on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Location & Employment

Mansfield - centrally located with good transport links.

What we're looking for

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is ideal, but not essential. Our client is happy to provide full training 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

How to apply

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.