Legal Secretary

In this full-time role, you will be supporting our Commercial Property and Corporate department with general office / administrative duties, including audio and copy typing using the 'BigHand' digital dictation system.

• Excellent audio typing skills, ideally but not necessarily gained in a legal environment


• An organised, systematic approach


• The ability to work well under pressure, either alone or as part of a team


• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with clients in person and/or by telephone


• Experience using MS Word together with well-developed English language skills (essential) as you will be producing large numbers of highly detailed legal documents and case file notes.
  
  Starting salary commensurate with relevant knowledge and experience, and subject to current NMW regulations


• Recognition scheme for outstanding achievement


• Support for professional study/qualifications, where appropriate, with excellent career development opportunities


• Pension scheme with employer's contributions


• Annual holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday


• A genuine 'work/life balance' culture


• Friendly, professional office environment located close to the central amenities of Derby, with good access to all amenities and public transport connections.


Elliot Mather LLP is one of the foremost legal firms in the East Midlands, employing around 180 colleagues across our offices in Chesterfield, Mansfield, Derby and Nottingham.

We are an equal opportunities employer and fully committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our employees.

It is Elliot Mather policy that we do not include salaries in our recruitment advertisements, so any consultancy / agency statements regarding the wage / salary for this vacancy should be read with caution.

Please send us your up to date CV together with a covering letter that includes details of your current salary and benefits package, and notice period (where applicable) by email to: hr@elliotmather.co.uk