Legal Secretary - Employment

JR United Kingdom; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm is seeking a Legal Secretary for their Employment team in Kidderminster. This permanent, full-time position offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to work/life balance. The successful candidate will perform various secretarial duties and support fee earners, contributing to a high-quality legal service.

Benefits

22 days' holiday plus additional days at Christmas

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted legal fees for staff and family

Death in service benefit

Auto-enrollment in company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a secretarial role within a professional services environment.
• Knowledge of employment law is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial duties such as typing, photocopying, and correspondence.
• Assist with file management and client document storage.
• Manage appointments and diaries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Dictation skills

Audio typing skills

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Legal Secretary - Employment, Kidderminster

Job Details:

• Location: Kidderminster, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes

Job Overview:

Role: Legal Secretary (Employment team)

Hours: Full Time - 35 hours/week with 1 hour for lunch (considering 4 days/week)

Term: Permanent

About the Firm:

You’ll be joining a regional law firm with a strong reputation, recognized in Legal 500. We value our people and aim to help you reach your potential, enjoy your work, and deliver excellent results for clients. We foster a culture that encourages long-term commitment.

Team and Location:

You will support Employment Partner Tim Lang and collaborate with Legal Secretaries Claire Brookman, Alena Dudrah, and Lian Styring. The role is based in Kidderminster, with the wider team working from Birmingham, Worcester, and Telford offices.

Development and Involvement:

You will have opportunities to develop your experience and expertise, with support to engage with clients and the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform secretarial duties such as typing, photocopying, and correspondence.
• Assist with file management, including openings, closures, and reviews.
• Manage appointments and diaries.
• Maintain proper storage and retrieval of client documents.
• Attend to clients on behalf of fee earners when appropriate.

Requirements:

• Experience in a secretarial role within a professional services environment.
• Knowledge of employment law is beneficial.
• Dictation and audio typing skills.
• Organizational and filing skills.

Salary & Benefits:

• 22 days’ holiday plus additional days at Christmas and statutory Bank Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing services, including a 24/7 helpline.
• Discounted legal fees for staff and family.
• Death in service benefit.
• Auto-enrollment in company pension scheme.

Additional Reasons to Join:

• Rewarding career with quality work and development opportunities.
• Supportive, people-first culture emphasizing wellbeing and work/life balance (35-hour week).
• Committed to diversity and inclusion, with active involvement in CSR, sports, social, and health groups.

For more information, visit our recruitment page or contact us at [emailprotected] for a confidential discussion.

Agency Note: We have an agreed Agency PSL in place.