Secretary

Closing date: 20/09/2022
Term: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Department: Document Production Services (DPS)
Location: Grimsby
Summary

How does it sound to work in a role that provides a pivotal service to it’s internal colleagues; one where you are involved in all aspects of the firm, providing support to Fee Earners, enabling them to provide the best possible service to their clients? All in a collaborative culture that offers:

  • Variety of work and where no two days are the same
  • Supportive teams and genuine appreciation of a job well done
  • Flexible and agile working
  • Commitment to colleague wellbeing
  • Healthy working practices
  • Competitive benefits
  • A legal Top 200 firm with a rich history and an exciting future

What we’re looking for:

As a Secretary in our Document Production Service, you’ll produce a wide-range of documents to a high standard of accuracy and detail and be instrumental in the delivery of excellent service.

It is essential that you have strong typing skills both in speed and accuracy. You must be able to demonstrate these skills as part of the selection process. Document production is a vital part of the service we provide and it is crucial that we produce them in a timely and accurate manner.

You must have worked in a fast-paced office environment and be able to effectively communicate with colleagues across the firm and a proactive and flexible approach to work is key.

To support our ongoing growth of the team in Grimsby and our commitment to our clients, we want to talk to people who value:

  • Outstanding service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Approachability with clients and colleagues
  • Innovative practice
  • Achieving results

Whilst this is ideally a full time role, applications from those seeking part time hours will be considered. 

What we offer:

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

  • Competitive pension options with matched contributions of up to 5%
  • Healthcare cash plan for you and dependents with the option to purchase cover for an additional adult
  • Life Assurance
  • Concessionary legal fees on a range of legal services
  • 25 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas closure) and 1 discretionary day to ensure you get a true break over the festive period
  • Extensive well-being programme
  • Subsidised car parking  

 

Equal Opportunities

Wilkin Chapman is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences. We are an armed forces friendly employer.

Our Values

All that we do is shaped by our five values: Service, Teamwork, Approachability, Innovation and Commitment to achieving results. These values are the bedrock of Wilkin Chapman, they define who and what we are - they underpin everything that we do. For more information on our values, please click here.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact recruitment@wilkinchapman.co.uk.