We are looking for an experienced Secretary provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Trust and Court of Protection Team in Sheffield.
About us
Wrigleys is a well-established, reputable firm of specialist Solicitors and we have offices in Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle.
We represent clients across the UK (and beyond) and are considered as one of the leading expert practices outside of London.
We pride ourselves on providing a superior service to our clients within a professional yet friendly and authentic environment.
We have exceptional staff retention levels and with our supportive leadership team and living through our purpose, vision, mission, and values, supported by our behavioural framework, we ensure our teams' wellness is truly at the forefront of everything we do and believe in.
What We Can Offer You
Life outside work matters. We promote work-life balance, offer agile working, and prioritise colleague wellbeing. Your health and happiness are important to us.
In addition to great technical work within a friendly and collaborative working environment, we offer:
* Competitive salaries
* Agile Working
* Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement and holiday purchase scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance scheme
* Group Income Protection
* Employee Wellness Initiatives
* Cash Plan Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver full secretarial support to a team of fee earners, including dictation, word processing, diary management, filing, archiving, emailing, photocopying and handling telephone enquiries.
* Respond promptly and effectively to enquiries from fee earners and, when required, clients, ensuring all messages are communicated to the appropriate colleague in a timely manner.
* Maintain filing systems and manage incoming and outgoing post, liaising with fee earners as necessary.
* Process payment requests in accordance with established procedures.
* Manage various inboxes and utilise different systems.
* Ensure all equipment is used safely and securely, reporting any faults immediately to the Business Support Manager or General Office
* To maintain files in a neat and orderly state and in compliance with Lexel guidance.
* Cover for General Office at busy periods.
* Be involved in ad hoc projects
* To perform other secretarial and administrative duties as may be required from time to time but not specifically referred to above.
Essential Skills and Experience
* A minimum of 12 months secretarial experience
* Proficient IT skills - particularly Microsoft Office and outlook
Application Process
Our selection process for the Secretary position is transparent. We prioritise keeping all candidates informed at every step, ensuring there is no uncertainty.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need us to make adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please do let us know by contacting our recruitment team.
Equality and Diversity
Individual differences are embraced at Wrigleys, and by putting people at the centre of we do, we strive to create an inclusive working environment in which colleagues feel supported and can be themselves.