Overview
Ison Harrison Solicitors, the Yorkshire Law Firm, employs approximately 450 people across 24 offices. We are 100% employee-owned, so each employee has a part to play in shaping the future of the firm. Employee-ownership also means that profit share payments are distributed, tax-free, to employees with 12+ months’ service at the end of our financial year. Employees are encouraged to Join in, Influence and Benefit.
Please see our Benefits page for details of our profit share scheme and other Employee Benefits.
Our values are: 100%; Responsible; Supportive; Adaptable; Open & Transparent; Progressive; Community and Authentic. These values are at the heart of everything we do, when dealing with both clients and colleagues.
Role
We are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary to be based at our Pontefract office. The role will involve providing administrative support to solicitors and fee earners undertaking wills & probate work.
The ability to deliver a friendly, professional, quality service in all dealings with clients and other parties is essential. The successful applicant will have a pleasant, helpful manner, strong organisational skills and will enjoy working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and maintaining high levels of accuracy while doing so.
This is an entry-level role with great opportunities for development if the successful applicant shows the right attitude and skills.
Responsibilities
* Filing applications with the Probate Registry and the Office of the Public Guardian
* Producing documents from the Case Management System
* Dealing with a high volume of telephone queries
* Keeping clients and other parties updated with progress of matters
* Scanning, copying and filing documents
* Assisting solicitors and colleagues with matters at all stages of the transaction, from file opening to archiving in accordance with office and accounts procedures
Qualifications
* Professional and helpful client care
* Excellent telephone manner
* Effective and helpful administrative support
* Ability to work accurately in accordance with agreed procedures
* Ability to organise and prioritise work, under supervision, to meet clients’ expectations and matter deadlines
* Ability to work on own initiative as appropriate
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work as a member of a team
* Literate and numerate
Experience
* Wills and Probate experience is desired but not essential
* Previous administrative and/or reception experience is highly desirable
Other
* Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude with a willingness to learn
* Excellent written communication to produce documents for the clients, other side and third parties
Salary
The salary for this role will depend on the successful candidate’s skills and experience. Please indicate your current salary and salary expectations when submitting your application.
Location
Norwood House Stuart Rd, Pontefract WF8 1BT
Role Type
Full-time, permanent.
No Recruitment Agencies Please
Ison Harrison is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job specification.
Please note, due to the high number of applications for this position we are unable to respond to all. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days please assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.
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