We have an exciting opportunity for a Secretary to join our Corporate, Commercial and Banking Team in Leicester on a full-time basis. This friendly team is looking for someone with excellent secretarial skills and experience to help support the team's fee earners. Working in a pool structure, you will be responsible for supporting the team with a variety of tasks in a timely and efficient manner. Some of your duties will include: Formatting contracts and other documents and general document management Transcribing and proof-reading letters, emails and other correspondence Audio typing Scanning, paginating and photocopying File opening, ID checks and preparation of first drafts of client care letters and other standard correspondence/documents File closing Invoicing Submitting expense claims Diary management Providing general administration support to the team A little about you: Good knowledge of Microsoft programs and especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint Willingness and confidence to use unfamiliar IT software and systems Strong document management skills, preferably legal documentation such as numbering and amending documents Confidence in formatting documents Excellent written and oral communication skills A good eye for detail Good organisation and time management abilities Excellent team player Great typing skills Motivated with a strong commitment to learning Prior secretarial experience within this area of law would be advantageous. About Us At Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base. As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic, growing, and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service. Reasons to Join Us: We have been accredited with “Investors in People” since 1996 and shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023. We achieved a two-star accreditation in the top 75 “Best Companies” and ranked sixth in the top 10 “Best Large Law Firms to Work For” category. Our lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds, many from larger and City firms, some from in-house – we all share the same Howes Percival DNA and all of this rich experience is there for you to learn from. We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme, discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid ‘charity day’ per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a wellbeing calendar with a range of regular events.