Legal Secretary

Design Haus; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm seeks a sharp and efficient legal secretary to support its busy criminal defence team in Mansfield. You will prepare legal documents, manage diaries, and maintain case files, all while thriving in a fast-paced environment. Experience in legal administration is essential. The role offers generous holiday allowance, employee perks, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Loyalty rewards for long service

Employee perks and wellbeing benefits

Professional development support

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in legal, public sector, or court-related administration is essential.
• Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, especially in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and case notes.
• Coordinate court bundles and evidence files.
• Manage diaries and track key dates.
• Field calls from clients and legal personnel.
• Maintain accurate case files and documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle pressure

Tech-savvy

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Ready to bring your A-game to a fast-paced criminal law environment? Were looking for a sharp, efficient legal secretary to support a busy criminal defence team. If you're organised, unflappable, and able to juggle multiple priorities like a pro, this could be your next great move.

Criminal law can move fast, court deadlines, client queries, and urgent documentation are all part of the day-to-day. Youll be a key part of making sure things run smoothly, so your ability to stay calm and on top of things is essential.

What The Role Involves

• Preparing legal documents and case notes from audio or typed instructions
• Coordinating court bundles, evidence files, and hearing prep
• Managing diaries, tracking key dates, and supporting with scheduling
• Fielding calls from clients, courts, police, barristers
• Keeping accurate, up-to-date electronic and physical case files
• Assisting with file openings, closures, and archiving
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring procedures are followed to the letter
  
  

Youll Thrive In This Role If You

• Have experience in legal, public sector, or court-related administration
• Can communicate confidently, even when time is tight
• Are methodical and highly organised, the kind of person who doesnt miss details
• Dont mind a bit of pressure and can juggle deadlines
• Are tech-savvy and comfortable working with legal case management systems
  
  

The Good Stuff

• Generous holiday allowance (plus birthday leave and festive shutdown)
• Loyalty rewards for long service
• Employee perks and wellbeing benefits
• Professional development and upskilling support
• Sociable, friendly team in a well-established office
  
  

If youre looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your organisational skills really matter, this ones for you.

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