Job Description

Legal Secretary - Derby

Our busy Probate department is currently inviting applications from career-minded secretarial candidates for the following position:

LEGAL SECRETARY - WILLS & PROBATE

In this full-time role, which provides broad secretarial and administration assistance to the Partner - Wills & Probate department, you will need to be able to demonstrate genuine, all-round secretarial skills that will include well-honed audio typing/word processing ability, a good working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word / Excel / PowerPoint), first-class organisational acumen and the confidence to show initiative, drive and determination while delivering key outputs and hitting deadlines. Knowledge of using a case management system, ALB or similar, would also be advantageous but is not essential as training will be provided.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Receive, check and coordinate post

Produce accurate documents from dictation, verbal or written instructions including the use of templates and precedents.

Maintain the confidentiality of all the firm's and clients' documentation and information.

Answer telephone calls and take messages

Diary management - manage the Fee Earner's diary of forthcoming appointments and action

Attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and courteous manner

Regular contact with appropriate third parties, including other Solicitors, Experts, Barristers, Courts etc.

Establish and maintain efficient paper and electronic filing systems

Maintain and update efficient document storage system for Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney in accordance with the firm's guidelines

Open and close client files accurately and efficiently undertake any file management tasks delegated by the Fee Earner. Prepare files for archive.

To prepare outgoing correspondence and enclosures for despatch.

To provide support and guidance to trainee and temporary secretaries as and when required.

To undertake other ad-hoc duties as requested from time to time.

Benefits will include:

attractive starting salary, subject to your relevant legal sector experience rewards and recognition platform, with retailer discounts pension scheme with employer's contributions generous annual holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday genuine career opportunities in a fast-growing practice where 'work/life' balance matters a friendly, professional office environment located in the centre of Derby, close to all
amenities and transport connections.

Elliot Mather LLP is one of the foremost legal firms in the East Midlands, employing around 180 people across our offices in Chesterfield, Mansfield, Derby and Nottingham. As an equal opportunities employer, we are 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/benefits package and notice period, by email to:

hr@elliotmather.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,222.22-24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Employee discount Sick pay Transport links
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/08/2025