Legal Secretary

Express Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Secretary to join a legal firm in Nottingham, providing comprehensive support in the Wills and Probate division. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong administrative skills and have prior experience in a legal setting. This role offers a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary package. Responsibilities include diary management, client interaction, and document preparation.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Flexible salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous secretarial/administration experience in a legal setting essential.
• Experience of using databases including MS Office.
• Able to work within sensitive environments and understand confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Fee Earner’s diary of forthcoming appointments.
• Attend clients and provide support professionally.
• Maintain and update efficient document storage.
• Produce accurate documents from dictation or instructions.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Proficient IT skills

Fast and accurate typing

Professional telephone manner

Understanding of confidentiality

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Express Recruitment are proud to be working with a reputable client with modern offices based local to Nottingham. Our client is currently looking to recruit an experienced Secretary to provide a comprehensive secretarial support service for a reputable legal firm within their Wills and Probate division.

The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills, paired with proficient IT and typing abilities, and will be able to start immediately.

Our client is offering an environment of growth, hybrid working and a flexible salary and benefits package for the perfect candidate.

• Diary management – manage the Fee Earner’s diary of forthcoming appointments and action
• Attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and courteous manner
• Regular contact with appropriate third parties, including other Solicitors, Experts, Barristers, Courts etc.
• Maintain and update efficient document storage system for Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney in accordance with the firm’s guidelines
• Produce accurate documents from dictation, verbal or written instructions including the use of templates and precedents.

Skills & Experience

• Previous secretarial/administration experience in a legal setting essential
• Experience of using databases including MS Office
• Fast and accurate typing speeds
• Professional telephone manner
• Able to work within sensitive environments and understand confidentiality

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday-Friday

Salary: Up to c£26,000 per hour D.O.E

Location: Nottingham

Job Type: Permanent.

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.