We are working with a respected Yorkshire based law firm who have offices in Leeds city centre, who are seeking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to work within the private wealth team. Providing a high level of administrative support to their clients, the successful legal secretary will be an efficient, organised, and effective individual. Key responsibilities will include;
Provide audio and copy typing support on matters of Probate, Powers of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
Ensure effective document management using electronic document management system
Provide the team with assistance in completing IHT forms, preparing LPA forms and Wills on behalf of the solicitors, and preparing Probate forms online
Produce bills and other relevant financial information and reports
Provide full and effective diary management support to the lawyers
Dealing with client enquiries in the absence of or on behalf of lawyers
Support with the effective relationships of clients
Deal with all incoming correspondence,
Provide typing support to other secretaries/offices/departments
Ad hoc administration support
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal secretary who has ideally worked within a private client setting or similar, looking for a new challenge. The successful applicant will have;
Minimum of 4 years legal secretarial experience
Proven working knowledge of documents, processes, and terminology
Fats and accurate audio typing speeds
Excellent IT skills, in particular, experience using digital dictation and Microsoft Office
A collaborative team player
Organised,
An accurate and methodical approach to work
Excellent communication skills
If you are an experienced legal secretary and hold the above skills and experiences, please submit your CV for review. Please note if you do not hear from us within a 7-day period, your application has been unsuccessful