Legal Secretary Wills & Estates
Our client a LEXCEL accredited and a Legal 500 recommended practice, have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Wills & Estates department on a full time basis.
The Team
The Wills and Estates team is well established the department offers a high quality service to its clients. Our client requires a confident, efficient and experienced legal secretary to maintain the high quality of work the team delivers.
The Role
- You will provide support to a senior solicitor and director of the firm with a very busy caseload
- Prepare, format and proof read legal documents
- Manage and organise solicitor's calendar including scheduling appointments and meetings
- Act as first point of contact for clients both on the phone and in person
- Prepare and manage legal documents such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Estate Planning documents
- Assist with Billing , track and manage time entries for billable hours
- Manage compliance on all files via the case management system, including conflict checks and risk assessments, escalating them to the lawyer if required
- Conduct legal research
Skills Required
- Previous experience as a legal secretary in Private Client, Wills and Estates
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Audio, and document management system
- Strong organisational and time management skills, ability to prioritise and handle sensitive information with discretion
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 22 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, with an additional 3 days for the Christmas to New Year closure
- Medical benefits scheme and Employee Assistance Program upon completion of probation period
- Sick pay policy
- Staff Pension scheme upon completion of probation period
- Friendly and social environment with Regular social events
Apply Now.
If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2329 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion .
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