An established and highly regarded Law Firm is looking to recruit an experienced legal secretary to join its derby office on an six-month contract fixed term contract.

The firm has a longstanding presence across the East Midlands, providing a comprehensive range of legal services to individuals, families and businesses. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice and maintaining a personal, client-focused approach, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established legal team.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, assisting with the preparation of legal documentation, client correspondence, file management and the smooth running of the department.

Ideally, the firm would welcome someone with previous Wills & Probate or Private Client secretarial experience. However, applications are encouraged from Legal Secretaries with experience across all areas of law, including Residential Conveyancing, Family, Litigation and other legal disciplines.

The firm is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and provide effective support from day one. Therefore, candidates who are immediately available or able to start at very short notice are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners.
• Audio typing and preparing correspondence, legal documents and other documentation.
• Producing, formatting and proofreading legal documents to a high standard.
• Managing incoming telephone calls and dealing with client enquiries professionally.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper-based client files.
• Diary management, arranging appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Opening new client files and assisting with general file administration.
• Handling incoming and outgoing post and email correspondence.
• Supporting fee earners with the day-to-day management of their caseloads.
• Ensuring all administrative tasks are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

About You

• At least three years previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within a law firm.
• Wills & Probate or Private Client experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Candidates with experience in any area of law will be considered.
• Strong audio typing and document production skills.
• A good understanding of legal terminology and legal office procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communicating with clients, colleagues and external parties.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively within a busy legal environment.
• Immediately available or able to start at very short notice.
• Able to commit to the six-month fixed-term contract.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £25,000 - £26,000 per annum.
• Initial six-month fixed-term contract.
• Immediate start opportunity.
• Opportunity to work within an established and reputable regional law firm.
• A varied and busy legal secretarial position.
• Fully office-based role in Derby.