Express Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded law firm who are seeking an experienced Secretary to join their Residential Conveyancing department on a 12-month maternity cover contract based in Nottinghamshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and professional Secretary to support fee earners within a busy conveyancing team. The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced office environment, providing exceptional client care and delivering high-quality secretarial support.

Working within a friendly and supportive team, this role offers the opportunity to join a firm that prides itself on professionalism, client service and strong team values.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to fee earners within the Residential Conveyancing department
• Audio typing and digital dictation of legal correspondence and documentation
• Manage diaries, arrange appointments and support file progression
• Open and close client files in line with firm procedures
• Handle telephone, email and face-to-face client enquiries professionally

Skills & Experience

• Previous secretarial experience essential (legal or conveyancing desirable)
• Audio typing / digital dictation skills
• IT skills including Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Experience working in a busy, deadline-driven environment
• Organised with strong attention to detail and client care focus

Vacancy Summary

Location: Stapleford, Nottingham

Hours: Full Time – 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday 9am–5pm)

Salary: Up to c£25,000 per annum

Job Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a consultant within 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.