ROLE: Legal Secretary (Employment Law)
LOCATION: Nottingham / Lincoln
TEAM: Employment Law
SALARY: Dependant on experience
HOURS: 09:00-17:15 Wednesday - Friday
BENEFITS:
- 33 days of annual leave pro rata (inclusive of bank and public holidays)
- Birthday off(if falling within a weekday)
- Life Assurance at 3x your annual salary
- Continuous opportunities for professional development and training to support your long-term career growth.
An opportunity has arisen to join a supportive and busy Employment Team. We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join the team on a part-time basis, three days a week.
In this role, you will provide essential administrative and secretarial support to the team to ensure that the clients receive an outstanding service.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Assisting with the preparation of legal documents
- Handling telephone calls, client queries and supporting day-to-day communication
- General typing, amending documents, opening files, and invoicing
- Scheduling appointments and meetings for the team
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting case administration
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being central to team operations, thrives on accuracy and brings professionalism to every task.
You will succeed in this role if you have:
- Previous experience within a law firm, ideally as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Confidence managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office
- A calm, reliable and supportive approach when working with colleagues and clients
Sills & Betteridge is known for its warm, inclusive culture and commitment to doing the right thing—for our clients, our communities and our colleagues. We value collaboration, encourage new ideas, and are proud of our long-standing reputation as a great place to build a career.
At Sills & Betteridge Solicitors, we pride ourselves on being a place where people genuinely love to work. With a strong reputation across the Midlands and South Yorkshire, a supportive culture, and a commitment to professional growth, we are focused on ensuring our people feel respected, valued and empowered.
Discover more about the benefits of being part of Sills & Betteridge by following this link:
https://www.sillslegal.co.uk/careers/working-at-sills-betteridge#rewards.
