Legal Secretary

**Secretary to the Director
- Wills and Probate**

**Ellis-Fermor and Negus Solicitors, Ripley, Derbyshire**

35 hpw (Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm)

Circa £22,000 pa depending on experience

We are looking for an experienced secretary to join our Wills and Probate team in Ripley. Previous legal services experience, particularly within Wills and Probate, is desirable.

High level secretarial skills (including audio / digital dictation) and diary management skills plus excellent IT, communication and organisation skills are vital and you must have a good eye for detail coupled with professionalism and integrity. You must be used to working in a busy office environment, handling highly confidential information and providing exceptional customer care to clients.

The ability to multitask, work to deadlines and be a good team player along with the ability to work quickly on your own initiative and with a high degree of accuracy are all essential.

In return we can offer a supportive work environment, a commitment to work-life balance, generous annual leave entitlement plus Christmas closure, Health Cashback plans, a 24/7 Advice and Information Line, access to a discounts and offers platform, free counselling service, wellbeing support, good training and career development opportunities and the chance to join a caring and friendly team.

Closing date - Open

**Salary**: Up to £22,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ripley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person