Secretary - Civil Litigation

SECRETARY, CIVIL LITIGATION

Kidderminster office
We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our busy Civil Litigation team in Kidderminster.

About the firm
mfg is a successful, and growing, leading regional law firm with offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire and Birmingham. We're award winning, dynamic and forward-thinking with a modern outlook yet traditional backbone, tracing our roots back to 1556.

Our well-established, secure client-base come to rely on us through a range of 'full service' disciplines spanning corporate/commercial to private client.

With over 200 partners and staff, we're a good size to make a real difference. Click hereto see more.

As part of our people engagement strategy, we welcome your ideas to improve ways of working.

The team

Our Civil Litigation division totals over 25 fee earners and support staff across four offices, so you'll be joining a vastly experienced and supportive team.

In Kidderminster, you'll be part of a friendly and dynamic team of 14 including nine fee earners.

The role and opportunity

You'll be a key member of the team, providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to various fee earners, helping manage and progress client matters, undertaking audio typing, opening/closing files and having regular contact with clients and key stakeholders.

About you

You will be a competent and reliable secretary, ideally from a legal or professional services background, with a positive can-do attitude.

We're looking for a team player with excellent interpersonal skills - both in person and over the telephone - who enjoys building relations with others.

Given the demands of a busy team, you will be organised and self-sufficient whilst proactive and able to show initiative.

Proficient in all aspects of information and communications technology, you'll be committed to delivering high quality work and client service.

A keen eye for detail is therefore essential.

Why join us?
We offer a rewarding career of quality work alongside a commitment to your development. Fundamentally at the core lie the firm's values, 'one team' ethos and supportive culture. It's a fantastic environment in which people grow.

You'll get a competitive salary, 22 days' holiday per year to start plus additional at Christmas, healthcare provision, healthy work/life balance and other perks.

Committed to inclusion, we aim to employ a diverse section of the community.

Our CSR proposition also continues to develop. Last year, we celebrated raising £8,000 for several local charities.

Interviews will be arranged as suitable applicants apply.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Secretary: 1 year (required)

- dictation: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person

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