Job: Legal Secretary
(Wills & Probate)
Location:
Birmingham
Salary:
£24,000 - £25,000
About the Role:
Our clients are seeking an experienced
Legal Secretary
to join their expanding
Private Client Department
- In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to the team of fee earners, assisting in matters such as
wills and probate
,
trusts administration
, and other private client work. You will be joining a collaborative team of 10, led by our Head of Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career in a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners, including diary management, document preparation, and client liaison.
- Type and prepare correspondence, legal documents, and forms with a high degree of accuracy.
- Assist with the administration of wills, probate, and trusts, ensuring compliance with legal procedures.
- Manage client records, filing systems, and correspondence efficiently.
- Handle telephone and email inquiries from clients and external parties in a professional manner.
- Ensure attention to detail in all aspects of document preparation and filing.
Requirements:
- 1-2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Private Client department.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and confident telephone manner.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
If you have the relevant experience, click the apply button now!