Legal Secretary

Simpson Judge

Legal Secretary - Contentious Probate

Location: Leicester
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent



About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and supportive Contentious Probate team based in Leicester.

This role is ideal for a highly organised individual with strong secretarial and administrative skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment. You will provide essential support to fee earners, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard while contributing to the smooth running of the department.



Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and maintaining legal documents and files.
  • Transcribing and proofreading correspondence, including letters and emails.
  • Audio typing and document production.
  • Scanning, photocopying, paginating, and filing documents.
  • Opening new client files and completing compliance and identification checks.
  • Preparing client care documentation and engagement letters.
  • Providing general administrative and secretarial support to the team.
  • Assisting with diary management and other ad hoc duties as required.


About You

The successful candidate will possess:

  • Previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within Contentious Probate or Litigation.
  • Strong document management and document formatting skills.
  • Excellent typing and audio typing abilities.
  • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive and professional approach to work.
  • A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist legal team.


What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment.
  • Employee recognition and reward initiatives.
  • Regular social and wellbeing events.




Please submit your CV if you have relevant experience and are intereste din this position

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