Legal Secretary

Benefits

• 33 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank and other public holidays including birthday leave
• Life Insurance at 3x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, gym discounts and cashback benefits

This role would suit someone who enjoys reliable support within a professional team, and who is looking for a role with meaningful work.

About the role

You will join our Family Law team in Lincoln, supporting with day‑to‑day secretarial and administrative tasks. The role plays an important part in helping files progress smoothly. It is varied and ideal if you take pride in producing accurate work, managing detail and being a trusted point of contact for both colleagues and clients.

Key Responsibilities

You will undertake the following but not limited to:

• Preparing correspondence, legal documents and court paperwork
• Managing client files accurately in line with firm procedures and compliance requirements
• Diary management, organising appointments and supporting day‑to‑day file progression
• Handling client calls professionally, exercising judgement around urgency and escalation
• Supporting time recording, billing processes and general file administration
• Assisting with basic initial client instructions where appropriate

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience in a secretarial or administrative role in a similar setting
• Confidence producing accurate documents and managing competing priorities
• Proficient communication in a professional, calm and empathetic manner, especially in sensitive client matters
• Organised, reliable and discreet, with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable learning legal systems, processes and compliance requirements

Experience within a Family Law department, including divorce and financial remedy work, would be helpful but is not essential. Training and support will be provided.

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