Secretary – 12 Month Maternity Cover

  • Location:
    Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Salary:
    c£23,000 / per annum D.O.E
  • Posted:
    3 days ago
  • Category:
    Professional Services Jobs
  • Deadline:
    March 17, 2027

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 Nottingham.

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 with experience audiotyping, 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 departmen
  • 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
  • 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

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.

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Vacancy Summary

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

Salary: c£23,000 Per Annum D.O.E

Location: Nottingham

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.