Secretary

Job Description

Secretary

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Secretary to join a busy Probate Department within a well-established and supportive law this varied and rewarding role you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners helping to ensure the efficient management of files and the delivery of exceptional client service.

Benefits

• Salary: competitive

• Team Building: Corporate volunteering wellbeing events office treat days colleague of the month awards and festive celebrations

• Professional Development: Structured supported and funded training opportunities

• Bonus Scheme: Based on eligibility criteria

• Health & Wellbeing Benefits

• Legal Services Discounts (eligibility applies)

• Enhanced Annual Leave and Long Service Awards

• Cycle to Work Scheme (eligibility applies)

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence

• Provide full secretarial and administrative assistance to fee earners

• Manage diaries and schedule appointments

• Prepare financial records and assist with the distribution of funds

• Liaise professionally with clients and handle telephone enquiries

• Maintain document and file management systems

• Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the department

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years secretarial experience across any professional service sector

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)

• Experience with legal case management systems would be beneficial(e.g. Partners for Windows) desirable

• Dictation experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability

• Client-focused professional and approachable

• Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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Experience:

Junior IC