Job Description
Legal Secretary – Wills & Probate Department – Immediate Interviews Available!Are you looking for a better balance between work and life, while becoming part of a team that offers excellent prospects for personal and professional development alongside industry leaders?A highly regarded law practice with a welcoming, lively, and collaborative environment is on the lookout for a capable and enthusiastic Legal Secretary with experience supporting a dynamic Wills & Probate department. You'll receive first-rate guidance, continuous support, and a host of appealing perks.Your responsibilities will include:
* Typing correspondence and documents from audio dictation.
* Compiling legal bundles and preparing paperwork.
* Communicating with clients via phone, email, and in person.
* Managing calendars and booking client meetings.
* Performing anti-money laundering checks.
* Organising electronic and physical filing, archiving, and scanning.
* Opening new files and handling file closures.
* Overseeing the signing of Wills.
The ideal candidate will:
* Have a background as a Legal Secretary within a Wills & Probate or Private Client division.
* Be comfortable in a fast-paced setting, supporting senior legal professionals including a Partner.
* Demonstrate accurate typing skills and proficiency with dictation tools.
* Possess excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
* Be efficient, well-organised, and friendly with a proactive mindset.
What's in it for you:
* Salary: Very competitive and dependent on experience.
* Holiday: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown.
* Extras: Frequent team get-togethers and social activities.
* Pension scheme.
* Free on-site parking.
* A small, tight-knit and encouraging team culture.
Working hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to FridayLocation: EastbourneSalary and experience levels listed are for guidance – applications from candidates with different profiles may still be considered.Get in touch with Rachel today to learn more or to submit your CV for consideration. / If this opportunity is not what you were looking for, but you might know someone else that is suitable then head to our website and see the "Refer A Friend" tab to find out how you could potentially be rewarded with £200 for introducing us to someone we are able to successfully place. In application for this role, you are consenting to TN Recruits Ltd retaining your details to secure you work. All information provided will be held securely for up to 3 years unless we are contacted and instructed otherwise.