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Secretary

Overview

We are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly regarded professional services firm based in Leicester, who are seeking an organised and proactive Legal Secretary to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary or strong administrator with an interest in the legal sector, who enjoys working in a fast-paced professional environment. The role will involve providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Fee Earners, helping to ensure the smooth running of the team while managing a varied workload.

Benefits include a competitive salary of c£30,000, company bonus scheme, profit share, private medical cover, pension, generous holiday allowance, ongoing training and development, and a range of additional employee wellbeing benefits.

Skills & Experience
  • Previous experience within a Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or similar administrative role is desirable, with commercial property experience being an advantage
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and manage competing deadlines
  • Strong communication skills with a professional and confident approach to client and external contact interactions
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using document management and case management systems, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proactive, adaptable and able to use initiative while working independently and as part of a collaborative team
Roles & Responsibilities
  • Deliver day-to-day administrative and organisational assistance to members of the legal team, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within required timescales.
  • Produce, update and format a range of legal and commercial documentation, including letters, reports, agreements and property-related paperwork, with a strong focus on accuracy and presentation.
  • Maintain electronic and paper-based records across client matters, ensuring files are kept organised, up to date and compliant with internal procedures.
  • Coordinate appointments, meetings and diary commitments for Fee Earners, while responding to incoming calls and enquiries in a professional and helpful manner.
  • Assist with the administration of commercial property matters, including property searches, Land Registry requirements, Companies House records, tax documentation, completions and associated follow-up activities.
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/3IaEnI7Not 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.
Job Location
Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary
c£30,000 + Bonus + Profit Share
Job Type and Hours
Permanent, Full Time, Monday – Friday (Office Based)

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