Legal Secretary Receptionist

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

Job summary

A well-established law firm in the Retford area is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Receptionist to support their Family Law department. The successful candidate will manage multiple administrative tasks, provide secretarial support, and maintain a professional environment. This role offers a competitive salary up to £26k per annum, a friendly working culture, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working culture

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a legal secretary or receptionist role.
• Strong audio typing and digital dictation skills required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Family Department lawyer.
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents using audio typing.
• Update the case management system accurately.
• Answer and redirect incoming calls professionally.
• Manage the fee earner’s diary and appointments.

Skills

Legal Secretary experience

Audio typing

Telephone manner

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Professional attitude

Job description

Express Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established and respected local law firm who are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Receptionist to join their busy Family Law department.

Our client is offering a fantastic opportunity for a professional individual with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role. The successful candidate will work across both the Retford and Worksop offices, supporting the Family Department lawyer and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.

This role offers a friendly and supportive working environment, genuine opportunities for development, and the chance to play a key part in a trusted regional firm.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Supportive and professional working culture
• Opportunity to work across two offices
• Provide secretarial support to the Family Department lawyer
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents using audio typing and digital dictation
• Update and maintain the case management system accurately
• Answer and redirect incoming telephone calls promptly and professionally
• Meet and greet clients and visitors in a welcoming manner
• Manage the fee earner’s diary, arranging appointments and meetings
• Handle and sort incoming and outgoing post
• Assist with general administrative duties as required

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a Legal Secretary or Receptionist role within the legal sector
• Audio typing and digital dictation skills
• Telephone manner and communication skills
• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Professional, friendly, and proactive attitude

Vacancy Summary

• Hours: Monday – Friday
• Salary: Up to £26k Per Annum D.0.E
• Location: Retford (4 days) / Worksop (1 day), Nottinghamshire
• 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.