Legal Secretary

Job Description

LOCATION: Lincoln

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SALARY: Competitive based on Experience
HOURS: 9am – 5.15pm Monday to Wednesday 
BENEFITS: 

• 33 days' annual leave inclusive of bank and other public holidays including birthday leave
• Life Insurance at 3x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, gym discounts and cashback benefits

 
This role would suit someone who enjoys reliable support within a professional team, and who is look for a role with meaningful worl.
You will join our Family Law team in Lincoln, supporting with day-to-day secretarial and administrative tasks.  The role plays an important part in helping files progress smoothly.  This role is varied and ideal if you take pride in producing accurate work, managing detail and being a trusted point of contact for both colleagues and clients.
 
You will undertake the following but not limited to:

• Preparing correspondence, legal documents and court paperwork 
• Managing client files accurately in line with firm procedures and compliance requirements
• Diary management, organising appointments and supporting day‑to‑day file progression
• Handling client calls professionally, exercising judgement around urgency and escalation
• Supporting time recording, billing processes and general file administration
• Assisting with basic initial client instructions where appropriate

 
You are likely to enjoy this role if you:

• Have precious experienced secretarial or administrative role in a similar role
• Are confident producing accurate documents and managing competing priorities
• Communicate in a professional, calm and empathetic way, particularly in sensitive client matters
• Are organised, reliable and discreet, with strong attention to detail
• Are comfortable learning legal systems, processes and compliance requirements

 
Experience within a Family Law department, including divorce and financial remedy work, would be helpful but is not essential.  Training and support will be provided.
 
Sills & Betteridge LLP is a well‑established regional law firm with offices across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. We are known for delivering high‑quality legal advice alongside exceptional client care, and we are proud of our strong reputation as both a trusted legal adviser and a great place to work. Our teams are collaborative, supportive and committed to professional development, with many of our lawyers recognised in The Legal 500. We value integrity, inclusion and long‑term careers, and we support our people to grow, thrive and do their best work. xwzovoh
 
To learn more about working at Sills & Betteridge, visit our website.
 
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