Temporary Secretary

  • Location:
    Ripley, Derbyshire Ripley, Derbyshire Ripley, Derbyshire Ripley, Derbyshire
  • Salary:
    c£13.50 / per hour D.O.E
  • Posted:
    5 days ago
  • Category:
    Temporary Jobs
  • Deadline:
    November 18, 2026

Express Recruitment are delighted to be working in partnership with a highly reputable law firm with offices in the heart of Ripley, Derbyshire. Our fantastic client is looking for an experienced Secretary to join their business support team to start immediately on a part time basis, covering a period of sickness initially for 4 weeks, however longer-term opportunities usually do arise for the right candidate.

Candidates with any secretarial experience will be considered – legal experience is preferred but not essential, so if this sounds like you then please APPLY NOW!

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Use digital dictation systems to accurately type solicitor’s letters
  • Update bespoke legal records always ensuring accuracy
  • Copy and audio type a variety of legal correspondence
  • Coordinate diaries and make appointments on behalf of partners
  • Liaise with individuals via telephone and email
  • Handle confidential legal documentation, filing and archiving as required

Skills & Experience

  • Secretarial experience on an up-to-date CV essential, legal preferred
  • Copy and audio typing speeds more than 50wpm
  • Diary management and co-ordination skills
  • Previous experience within conveyancing highly advantageous
  • IT Skills, to include MS Office and office management systems

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

Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on 0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest for you.

Vacancy Summary

Hours: Monday-Friday, 21 hours per week 9:00am-5:00pm

Salary: £13.50 per hour D.O.E

Location: Ripley, Derbyshire

Job Type: Temporary for approx. 4 weeks, potential to extend

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.