Private Client Legal Secretary
Leamington Spa
Competitive Salary, Commensurate with Experience
About the Firm
Established for over 200 years, this highly successful, modern, forward‑thinking law firm has a close‑knit network of offices within Warwickshire and Leicestershire and are expanding their teams, due to consistent and steady business growth, particularly in the field of Private Client / Wills and Probate.
This award‑winning firm's culture is one of openness, flexibility, understanding and adaptability, in a friendly and collaborative working environment where everyone achieves a great work/life balance. They are fully committed to supporting training and development of all staff, not only with financial support and mentoring, but with fully paid exam and study leave too. You'll receive guidance and mentoring every step of the way throughout your career with this fabulous employer, to ensure you reach your personal and professional objectives.
About the Role
This is a full‑time permanent role, working 35 hours per week – 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday. The role is fully office‑based.
What You'll be Doing
* Providing secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the Wills and Probate Department
* Audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents
* Drafting of simple wills and LPA's
* Assisting with drafting and preparing probate applications
* Diary management on behalf of fee earners
* Supporting with file opening, closing and archiving
* Filing, photocopying and scanning of documents
* Use of a legal case management system
* Managing outgoing post and file administration
* Liaising with clients, executors and third party professionals
* Taking initial enquiries
* Providing a warm, supportive service to clients in line with the firm's human touch ethos
Who We're Looking For
Suitable Candidates Will Have:
* Previous, up‑to‑date private client legal secretarial experience
* Excellent secretarial and administrative skills
* Fast, accurate audio and copy typing skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Proficiency in MS Office
* Experience of using digital dictation systems and legal case management systems
What's on Offer
Benefits include:
* 23 days' annual leave, rising to 28 days with length of service, plus all UK bank holidays
* Additional leave over the Christmas shutdown period which doesn't need to be retained from your annual leave entitlement
* Company sick pay scheme, which increases with length of service
* Life Assurance and Smart Health
* Health Cash Plan
* Private Healthcare after 2 years of service
* Free conveyancing and wills services
* Discounts on other legal services
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free on‑site parking
Note: A competitive salary is offered, which will be commensurate with experience. The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge.
Application
For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment.
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