Legal Secretary - Commercial Property & Corporate (Nottingham)

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning recruiter seeks a Legal Secretary to join a prestigious firm in Nottingham. The role involves providing administrative support to the Commercial Property and Corporate department, including audio typing and document preparation. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience with audio typing. The firm values a supportive culture and offers a competitive salary with benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Generous holiday allowance including birthday off

Opportunities for professional study support

Supportive, friendly culture

Excellent work/life balance

City centre location

Qualifications

• Strong English language skills in grammar, spelling, and formatting.
• Experience with audio typing in a legal environment preferred.
• Proficiency in general IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative and typing support.
• Produce legal documents with a high degree of accuracy.
• Handle client queries via telephone and in person.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

MS Word

BigHand Digital Dictation

Job description

Legal Secretary Commercial Property & Corporate Department
Location: Nottingham
Salary: GBPDOE Competitive & based on experience
Job Type: Permanent

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd are an award-winning, independent recruiter who support Employers of Choice across the East Midlands and Yorkshire. We partner with a wide range of companies within the Office Support & Professional sectors, bringing excellent career opportunities to YOU!

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary, to join the team at our client, based in Nottingham.

They are a highly regarded legal practice with modern offices in Nottingham city centre. The firm offers a friendly, professional working environment and is committed to providing excellent service to clients, alongside genuine support and development for their employees.

This is a permanent vacancy.

Salary & Package Details - Legal Secretary

• Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

• Pension scheme with employer contributions

• Generous holiday allowance including your birthday off

• Opportunities for professional study support and career development

• Supportive, friendly and people-focused culture

• Excellent work/life balance

• City centre location with great access to public transport and amenities

The Role Legal Secretary

As a Legal Secretary in the Commercial Property and Corporate department, you will provide essential administrative and typing support, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

Your duties will include:

• Audio and copy typing using the BigHand digital dictation system

• Producing legal documents and case file notes with a high degree of accuracy

• General administrative support including filing, document formatting and correspondence

• Handling client queries via telephone and in person

• Supporting fee earners and the wider legal team with organisational tasks

The Candidate - Legal Secretary

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Methodical and organised approach to work

• Ability to manage tasks under pressure and meet deadlines

• Professional and approachable, with a strong team ethic

Must have:

• Experience with audio typing (legal environment preferred but not essential)

• Proficiency in MS Word and general IT literacy

• Solid English language skills grammar, spelling and formatting

Desirable:

• Prior experience working in a legal firm

• Familiarity with BigHand digital dictation or similar systems

Do you feel you match the criteria for Legal Secretary? Contact us today!

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