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Corporate Legal Secretary - Black Country 

There are over 10,000 law firms to work for. and then there are those rare few that truly stand out.

Our client is looking to appoint a corporate legal secretary to join a law firm that is friendly, supportive and genuinely a great place to be.

This respected regional law firm offers exactly that:

•  A welcoming, unstuffy culture
•  A place where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop
•  A genuine commitment to client care - and to each other

At this firm, clients come first - but so do people. The team believes that helping clients succeed starts with supporting colleagues to do the same. "Friendly" is the word most often used to describe the workplace and that speaks volumes.

The Opportunity

The firm is looking for an experienced Corporate Legal Secretary to join its busy Corporate team. This is a full-time position, based in either of its offices. 

You will play a key role in providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the firm's Corporate lawyers, working as part of a professional and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing and formatting legal documents accurately and efficiently

• Providing high-level secretarial support to Corporate lawyers

• Managing correspondence, emails and digital dictation

• Maintaining and organising files and documentation

• Liaising professionally with clients and colleagues

About You

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a Corporate law department

• Strong document production and digital dictation skills

• Excellent organisational and communication abilities

• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload

• A proactive, positive attitude and a commitment to teamwork

Why Join This Firm?

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to be part of a genuinely friendly and supportive workplace. The firm values professionalism, collaboration and good humour in equal measure, offering every opportunity for people to grow and do their best work.

Apply today  

Please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 legal Recruitment for more information on this corporate Legal Secretary role or apply online. 

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A full-time/part-time Legal Secretary p referably for our Wigton office but our Carlisle office would be considered.

The ideal candidate will have conveyancing experience but 

applications are welcome from anyone who has excellent 

organisational, communication and administrative skills, is 

proficient in Microsoft Office and has a positive can-do attitude.

Please send C.V. to Mrs Debbie Armstrong by clicking Apply Now!

Service care solutions are currently working alongside a well-known law firm based in Lancashire , which is seeking an Legal Secretary to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to progress in your career and gain experience.

This role pays a competitive salary of £24,000 - £6,000 annum depending on experience

Responsibilities as a Legal Secretary:

• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments or court dates
• Answering phone calls and responding to emails.
• Greeting clients and managing front desk responsibilities

Benefits:

• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free Parking

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 50.

Role: Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Location: Ludlow Office

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Term: Permanent

About mfg

You'll be joining a regional law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It's our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

The Tax and Succession Planning Team

As Legal Secretary/Paralegal, you will work alongside Partner Sally Smith and several other fee earning and support colleagues at our Ludlow office. Our Tax and Succession Planning team operates primarily from mfg's Kidderminster and Ludlow offices.

Day to day, you'll be successful in this role by…

We're ideally looking for someone with experience in providing secretarial and paralegal support preferably within a legal or professional services environment, with an ability to undertake all aspects of legal administration work.

Key Responsibilities

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· File opening/closing, time recording of work undertaken, making appointments and taking fee earner instruction.

· To assist with first drafts of documentation and letters of advice.

· To take and record accurately any message and pass the same on to the appropriate person without delay.

· To make appointments and maintain up to date diary entries.

· To deal with filing, storage and retrieval of client's papers and files, opening and closing of files, storage of deeds and other papers all in accordance with the firm's policies.

· To undertake such work as may be delegated by your Fee Earner or Partner in relation to client matters or any administrative duties that may be required.

· To correctly identify and differentiate between DX and Royal Mail post and hand deliveries.

· Client care and engagement.

· File management and assisting with the progression of client matters.

· Typing, photocopying and diary management.

· To attend client meetings when required your Fee Earner, and to take accurate records of such meeting for the purposes of preparing attendance notes.

· To undertake any duties which may from time to time be allocated.

Requirements

1. A proficient level of literacy and numeracy.

2. Experience of working within a team environment.

3. Preferable but not essential to have experience of working in a legal environment.

4. Experience of working with the following would be advantageous:

5. Wills, tax, and wealth preservation matters.

6. A basic understanding of trusts; including lifetime settlements and will trusts.

7. Experience of drafting testamentary documents.

8. Committed to excellent client service.

9. IT literate with experience of the Microsoft Office suite of applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

10. A high level of attention to detail.

11. Ability to interact effectively with members of staff and clients, both face to face and over the telephone, including an excellent telephone manner.

Salary & Benefits

· Competitive salary

· 22 days' holiday to start rising to 25 (plus four additional days at Christmas 2025 and statutory Bank Holidays)

· Healthcare benefit scheme

· Employee Assistance program and wellbeing services - 24/7 helpline facility

· Discounted legal fees for staff and family members

· Death in service provision

· Auto enrolment in our Company Pension

· Annual colleague event

Other reasons to join us

· We offer a rewarding career of quality work alongside a commitment to your

development. It's a fantastic environment in which people grow

· A supportive 'people first' culture, driven by wellbeing and work/life balance (it's a 35-hour week). Over 90% of our people responded in our most recent engagement survey that it's a great place to work and they're proud to work here.

· Committed to inclusion and out local communities, we aim to employ a diverse section of the community whilst our work for good causes continues to flourish. Many of our people are actively involved in CSR, Sports & Social and Health & Wellbeing groups.

For more information on what it's like to work at mfg, please visit our recruitment page or email to arrange a confidential chat to discuss this

opportunity further.

Agencies please note – we have an agreed Agency PSL in place.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ludlow SY8 1DB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Secretarial: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Peter Edwards Law is an award-winning practice, and we are one of the few highly specialised firms in the UK to work exclusively in the areas of mental capacity and mental health law. We are very proud of our dedicated and highly competent, motivated team.

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a legal secretary to join our highly regarded, well-established niche firm within our Court of Protection department.

Based in Hoylake on the Wirral, we represent clients in several areas, including North and mid Wales.

We are seeking a determined and enthusiastic candidate who is looking to work within mental health law and can provide cost-effective administration support to senior fee earners of the departments.

We will be interested in candidates who are already working as a legal secretary or law graduates who have a passion for pursuing a career in this area of law

Responsibilities

• Fast and accurate audio typing, accurate production of correspondence and documents using digital dictation.
• Able to produce a high standard of work often to tight deadlines whilst maintain accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
• File opening, closure and archiving.
• Speaking to clients, experts, hospitals and courts on telephone and taking detailed yet concise messages and assisting when appropriate.
• Managing fee earners diaries, updating key dates and appointments.
• Accurate completion of time recording.
• Maintaining careful checks that all deadlines are met.
• Photocopying, scanning, printing, filing and other general admin tasks.
• Ability to set priorities and adjust to changing demands.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a firm of solicitors.
• Previous legal experience in mental health law is desirable
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and a desire to work in this area
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Tact and resilience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Competent in the use of Information Technology

• Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to solicitors and legal executives.
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and court filings with accuracy.
• Manage and maintain client case files, ensuring all documentation is organised and up-to-date.
• Schedule client meetings, court appearances, and other appointments, managing lawyers' diaries.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and telephone calls in a professional and timely manner.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information as required.
• Manage billing and invoicing processes, including time recording and expense claims.
• Ensure compliance with all firm policies, procedures, and relevant legal regulations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client matters and sensitive firm information.
• Assist with general office duties as needed, such as filing, scanning, and photocopying.

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role within a legal environment.
• Proficiency in legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Professional and articulate communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Discretion and adherence to strict confidentiality are paramount.
• Experience with legal case management software is desirable.
• A relevant qualification in legal secretarial practice is a plus.

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to solicitors and fee earners.
• Manage client communication, including phone calls, emails, and face-to-face interactions.
• Draft, proofread, and amend legal documents, correspondence, and court forms.
• Organise and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Schedule client appointments, court dates, and other meetings.
• Manage diary systems and ensure deadlines are met.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information as required.
• Handle billing and administrative tasks related to client accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client and firm information.

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary is essential.
• Proficiency in legal terminology and procedures.
• Excellent typing skills and speed.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Exceptional organisational and time-management abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professional and articulate communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Adaptable to a hybrid working model, demonstrating self-discipline and effective remote working practices.

Service care solutions are currently working alongside a well-known law firm based in Lancashire , which is seeking an Legal Secretary to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to progress in your career and gain experience.

This role pays a competitive salary of £24,000 - £6,000 annum depending on experience

Responsibilities as a Legal Secretary:

• Managing diaries and scheduling appointments or court dates
• Answering phone calls and responding to emails.
• Greeting clients and managing front desk responsibilities

Benefits:

• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free Parking

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 50.