Our client is seeking a self-motivated Legal Secretary to join their well-established Trusts & Estates Team. You will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional support to their busy team, ensuring unparalleled levels of client service. This role is crucial to the success of our experienced team who have a demanding workload. This means that you must be able to handle pressure and be able to prioritise your daily workload.
Full-time, office based.
Key Responsibilities
* Team player
* Exceptional secretarial skills including diary management via Outlook
* Preparation & sending of the initial letters on straightforward estate matters
* Meticulous administrative & attention to detail. Admin to include filing, photocopying & scanning
* Precise typing skills (via digital audio)
* Case Management experience, opening files and ensuring due diligence and file compliance is completed. Billing on fixed fee matters, closing down & archiving files.
* Accurate presentation of work
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work
Additional requirements
* Previous experience in a legal Trusts & Estates environment would be advantageous
* Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to work, with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines;
* Professional, empathetic and attentive telephone manner, coupled with strong interpersonal skills;
* Capability to handle pressure and effectively prioritise tasks whilst managing the workload for several Fee Earners
Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
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