Role | Legal Secretary – Contentious Probate (Entry level)
Company | Established Regional Full-Service Law Firm
Size | Leading Multi-Office Practice
Level | Secretarial / Support
Based | Midlands / East of England (Flexible Working)
Offer | £24,000
We are working with a well-regarded, award-winning regional law firm with a heritage spanning over 200 years and a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. With multiple offices across the East Midlands and East of England, the firm is consistently recognised as one of the best employers in the legal sector, having been ranked the #1 Best Law Firm to Work For in the UK for 2025.
They are seeking a Legal Secretary to join their Contentious Probate team, with the role commencing in September 2026. The firm fosters a supportive and inclusive culture, and this friendly team is looking for someone with excellent secretarial skills to help support their fee earners in a timely and efficient manner.
Typical Duties Will Include:
* Document management.
* Transcribing and proof-reading letters, emails, and other correspondence.
* Audio typing.
* Scanning, paginating, and photocopying.
* File opening, ID checks, and preparation of client care letters.
* Providing general administration support to the team.
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
* Strong document management skills, preferably with legal documentation such as numbering and amending documents.
* Confidence in formatting documents with a good eye for detail.
* Good organisation and time management abilities.
* Excellent team player with great typing skills.
* A motivated attitude with a strong commitment to learning.
* Prior secretarial experience within contentious probate or a related area of law would be advantageous.
Benefits Include:
* £24,000 salary.
* Flexible working arrangement.
* 25 days’ holiday entitlement plus one paid charity day per year.
* Profit share scheme and discretionary bonus.
* Comprehensive private medical cover.
* Perks at Work discounts and a wellbeing calendar with regular events.
* Investors in People accredited employer with a strong track record of staff development.
If this role looks like the new challenge that you are looking for, please apply via the advert or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.