Legal Support Assistant / Legal Secretary

Location: Mansfield (office-based)
Salary: c.£25,000 (dependent on experience)
Working pattern: Full-time, with flexibility available

About the Firm:

The firm is a well-established, reputable solicitors’ practice based in Mansfield, providing a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses. The firm has a long-standing presence in the local area and a supportive, team-focused working environment.

The Role:

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Support Assistant / Legal Secretary to join a friendly and busy office team. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting fee earners with day-to-day legal and administrative tasks.

This position would suit an experienced legal secretary, an administrator looking to move into a legal environment, or a graduate looking to commence their legal career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audio typing and preparation of legal documents from dictation
• Managing emails and correspondence
• Answering and handling incoming telephone calls
• General administrative support to fee earners
• File management and organisation
• Assisting with client communications and enquiries
• Supporting across different areas of law as required

About You:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Good typing and IT skills
• Professional and friendly telephone manner
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks
• Reliable and team-oriented

Experience:

• Previous legal experience is not essential for admin-level applicants
• Legal secretary experience is welcome but not required

Additional Information:

• Office-based role with a supportive team environment
• Flexibility can be considered around working hours (e.g. school runs/childcare)
• On-site parking available
• Opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to legal work

Apply:

For further information on this and other exciting opportunities, or to discuss your situation in complete confidence, please contact David Mayfield via email on: david@bygott-biggs.co.uk or by phone on 07980 866403.

At Bygott Biggs our aim has always been to provide a more personal service and everyone here believes that recruitment should be about building long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike. Our reputation has been built on the fact that we provide an efficient and professional service but are not afraid to give straight forward, straight talking advice.

Any above pqe is expressed as a guideline only. We are happy to hear from anyone who can demonstrate the necessary skills and knowledge in order to fulfil this role.