ROLE: Legal Secretary
LOCATION: Gainsborough
SALARY: Competitive based on Experience
HOURS: 9am – 5.15pm Monday to Friday
BENEFITS:
- 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays)
- Birthday off if weekdays
- Continuous opportunities for professional development and training to support your long-term career growth.
We are looking for a Legal Secretary to join our Gainsborough office and provide reliable, proactive secretarial support to our legal teams. Gainsborough manages a strong caseload and would be perfect for someone who enjoys focused, meaningful work in a supportive environment.
You will play a key part in keeping the department running smoothly, including but not limited to:
- Supporting fee earners with the preparation of legal documents and correspondence, including audio typing where required
- Managing fee earner diaries, appointments and meetings using Microsoft platforms including Outlook and Teams
- Liaising confidently with clients, colleagues and external contacts
- Maintaining accurate client records, file notes and supporting billing processes
- Providing general secretarial and administrative support to assist with case progression
We are looking for someone who is:
- Previous experience in a legal or professional services support role
- Strong IT confidence, with the ability to use Microsoft systems as part of day‑to‑day work, including Outlook and Teams
- Good audio typing skills or the willingness and ability to develop them
- A well‑organised and detail‑focused approach, with confidence handling sensitive information
- A clear, patient and professional communicator who works well as part of a team
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who are comfortable adapting to technology and new ways of working, and who understand the importance of effective digital collaboration in a modern legal environment.
ABOUT US:
Our award-winning Private Client team offers a thoughtful and trusted service to individuals and families. Here, you will join a collaborative department where legal expertise is matched by empathy and integrity.
With multiple Legal 500 accolades and a reputation for mentoring future talent, we provide the ideal setting for private client professionals seeking to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Play a key role in supporting our Private Client team—winners of the 2023 Solicitor Firm of the Year and Practitioner of the Year 2024 at the British Wills & Probate Awards. You’ll help prepare wills and probate documentation while learning from senior colleagues in a respectful, professional setting.
Find out more about our benefits here - https://www.sillslegal.co.uk/careers/working-at-sills-betteridge#rewards
