Max Engel & Co LLP is a well-established law firm with a relatively small and collaborative team. The firm provides legal services across areas including commercial, property and private client matters.
Post Details
Max Engel & Co LLP is hiring an experienced Legal Secretary to join either its Commercial Department or Private Client Department, depending on the candidate's experience. The position is offered on a full-time basis with a 35-hour working week, while part-time arrangements may also be considered for the ideal candidate.
The role involves legal secretarial support, client communication, document preparation, compliance, file management and administrative assistance to fee earners.
• Undertake audio typing, including attendance notes
• Prepare initial drafts of legal documents
• Format and proofread legal documents
• Conduct searches and assist with compliance-related tasks
• Handle general client-related administrative work
• Act as a first point of contact for telephone and in-person enquiries
• Assist clients with enquiries and provide matter updates
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to fee earners
• Assist with general file management
• Support the relevant practice area with day-to-day legal administration
• Assist other departments during busy periods or staff leave when required
• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary
• Experience in commercial/property or private client work preferred
• Candidates with a strong willingness to learn may also be considered
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong client-care and communication skills
• Good organisational and administrative abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small legal team
• Professional and reliable approach
Interested candidates should send their:
• Updated CV
• Covering Letter
• Salary Expectations
📧 helen.carville@maxengel.co.uk
Additional Information
• Position: Legal Secretary
• Organisation: Max Engel & Co LLP
• Department: Commercial / Private Client
• Employment: Full-Time; Part-Time may be considered
• Working Hours: 35 hours per week
• Location: Northampton, United Kingdom
• Key Experience: Commercial, Property or Private Client
• Key Skills: Audio Typing, Drafting, Document Formatting, Client Care, Compliance & File Management