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

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Secretary: 1 year (required)
- dictation: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person