Elliot Mather LLP

• Posted January 8th 2026 at 2:26pm

Legal Secretary – 4 month Fixed Term Contract (Mansfield)

Our busy Family department is currently inviting applications for the following position of Legal Secretary. This role will suit applicants looking to take their next opportunity in a firm that values work/life balance.

A day in the life of a Legal Secretary within the Family Department:

• Supporting fee earners
• Speaking to clients to arrange appointments
• Preparing documentation
• Liaising with team members to manage diaries
• Preparing files for billing and general file management

You will need to bring: 

• Great Microsoft skills such as Outlook to managing diaries and email communications
• Communication skills as you will be answering phone calls to both clients and colleagues
• Audio typing and word processing skills

Benefits we provide:

• Online rewards & recognition platform, including employee discounts with 900+ retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual holiday entitlement, including a day off for your birthday and office closure over Christmas period
• Genuine career opportunities in a fast-growing practice where ‘work/life’ balance really matters
• Summer & Christmas events
• A friendly, professional office environment located in the center of Mansfield, with good access to local amenities and transport connections.

Application Processes:

1. CV screening
2. Competency based interview, that helps us assess your fit to our company values
3. Typing exercise