SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT - LINCOLN, UK

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Assistant to join our Document Production Team based in our Lincoln office. We are seeking an individual who holds secretarial qualifications, a degree in Law, or has equivalent relevant professional experience. Full training will be provided, but a genuine interest in the legal profession is essential. This role includes direct client contact, and the Senior Legal Assistant will be expected to handle initial client enquiries confidently and professionally. They will therefore need to ensure they remain up‑to‑date with the matters within their area(s) of responsibility.

Location: Lincoln

Department: Document Production Team

Hours: 9am – 5.15pm Monday to Friday

Salary: £24,650

Key Responsibilities:

• To perform all necessary typing/word-processing, accurately and to deadline.
• Undertake work across all areas of the company and provide cover to other Senior Legal Assistants as directed by the Team Leader.
• Maintain high levels of client and company confidentiality.
• Transcribe information from manual documents or audio.
• Provide support to other offices where capacity allows as directed by the Team Leader.
• Take telephone calls on behalf of the fee earners and convey messages in a timely manner.
• Arrange appointments as required.
• Keep work up‑to‑date adopting the oldest/most urgent first principle.
• Ensure efficient information recorded on the appropriate file management system.
• Create and maintain accurate records.
• Be flexible and work as a team member.
• Provide Reception cover as and when required.

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience:

• Secretarial qualification, Law Degree or equivalent work‑based experience.
• High level of competency in using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Desirable Experience:

• Experience of working in a law firm.
• Competent in using case management systems.
• Clear understanding of confidentiality/Data Protection.
• Typing speed of at least 50 WPM.

Skills, Competencies & Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with hands‑on delivery capability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to quickly establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven decision‑making capability.
• Able to work with diplomacy and assertiveness.
• Discrete with the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
• Flexible and willing/able to travel to all offices.
• Proactive and positive attitude.
• Reacts well under pressure and is able to work to deadlines.
• High level of integrity and empathy.
• Team player.
• Sense of humour.

Why work at Chattertons:

Founded in 1856, Chattertons is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected law firms, proudly serving communities across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. As a Top 200 law firm, we offer a comprehensive range of legal and financial services to individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in commercial property, corporate law, dispute resolution, and agriculture. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our dedication to local engagement—many of our team members actively contribute to the community as trustees, governors, and business advocates.

Benefits:

Some of the great benefits that we offer include:

Please email your CV and covering letter to: recruitment@chattertons.com

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