At a Glance
- Tasks: Support legal teams with file management, client care, and administrative tasks.
- Company: Join a reputable regional law firm with a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy 22-25 days holiday, wellbeing services, and discounted legal fees.
- Other info: Engage in CSR activities and join a community committed to inclusion and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive culture that values your growth and work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in a legal or fast-paced secretarial role preferred, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Term: Permanent
About mfg
You’ll be joining a regional law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.
The Residential Team
As Legal Secretary, you will work alongside Partner Javed Ahmed and other fee earning and support colleagues at our Kidderminster office. Our Residential team operates from mfg’s Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Telford, Worcester and Ludlow offices.
Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by…
Key Responsibilities
- File opening/closing, drafting of relevant correspondence, completion of relevant conveyancing admin, Land Registry applications, submission of Stamp Duty returns and post-completion work in accordance with compliance requirements.
- Client care and engagement.
- File management and assisting with the progression of client matters.
- Typing, photocopying and diary management.
Requirements
- Experience of working in a legal secretary role preferred, or as a minimum a fast paced secretarial role.
- Excellent communication and attention to detail skills.
- Highly computer literate, with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Salary & Benefits
- 22 days’ holiday to start rising to 25 (plus additional days at Christmas and statutory Bank Holidays)
- Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing services - 24/7 helpline facility
- Discounted legal fees for staff and family members
- Death in service provision
- Auto enrolment in our Company Pension
Other reasons to join us:
We offer a rewarding career of quality work alongside a commitment to your development. It’s a fantastic environment in which people grow! A supportive ‘people first’ culture, driven by wellbeing and work/life balance (it's 35-hour week)… over 90% of our people responded in our 2025 engagement survey that it’s a great place to work and they’re proud to work here. Committed to inclusion, we aim to employ a diverse section of the community whilst our work for good causes continues to flourish. Many of our people are actively involved in CSR, Sports & Social and Health & Wellbeing groups.
Legal Secretary employer: mfg Solicitors LLP
mfg Solicitors LLP is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its apprentices. With a supportive work culture, you will benefit from hands-on experience in a dynamic law firm environment, guided by seasoned professionals. The apprenticeship offers a clear pathway to permanent roles, alongside a dedicated study day each week, making it an ideal opportunity for those seeking meaningful career advancement in the legal sector.
