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Legal Secretary

Reed
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 8XT

Salary

£23,000 - £27,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • A Legal Secretary is needed to support a busy Probate Department in Huddersfield, requiring experience in Contentious Probate, Family Law, or Litigation.
  • The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing two days of remote work per week, with standard hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  • Key responsibilities include typing case notes, managing diaries, handling client inquiries, and preparing legal documents.
  • Candidates should possess fast and accurate audio typing skills, be organized, and able to work under pressure.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including a pension scheme, and 25 days of holiday plus statutory holidays.

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial support within a busy Probate Department for our key client based in Huddersfield centre. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in Contentious Probate, Family Law, and Litigation (desirable) or any other legal sectors. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility to work from home two days a week.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. - 5.15 p.m. (flexibility within core hours offered) - hybrid working too.

Day-to-Day Duties:
  • Typing case notes, reports, and correspondence from digital dictation.
  • Case management
  • Managing diaries for Fee Earners, arranging internal and external meetings.
  • Taking calls from clients, handling questions and enquiries with professionalism and empathy.
  • Booking meeting rooms and preparing documents for court.
  • Proofreading and amending legal documents.
  • Undertaking any additional secretarial duties as required.
About You:
  • Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, particularly in Contentious Probate, Family Law, and Litigation (desirable) or any other legal sector.
  • Fast and accurate audio typing skills.
  • Organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
  • Capable of managing your own workload with a good eye for detail.
Benefits:
  • Competitive pension scheme with 5% contributory, matched by the company.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Season ticket loan.
  • Hybrid working flexibility.
  • 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, with the option to buy up to 3 additional days after 5 years of service.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.