Legal Administrator, Wills, Trusts and Estates. Full time, office based, Chester City Centre, Monday to Friday 9.00am-5.30pm
The role
Our Wills, Trusts and Estates department are growing and we are looking for a dedicated Legal Administrator to join our busy team, based in our Chester office. The team work with private clients to ensure all their wills, probate and estate related matters run smoothly so you will be responsible for providing efficient administration support across the team. This is a busy and varied role with tasks including:
* All administration duties such as dealing with incoming and outgoing post, photocopying, filing, scanning and archiving of legal documents
* Daily record keeping with electronic and hard copy filing of documents
* Updating the case management system with all appropriate documents and notes
* Checking of legal documents to ensure accuracy
* Performing accurate legal research and analysis when required
* Requesting and obtaining relevant information from other organisations by phone, email or post
* Preparing and formatting legal and management reports
* Dealing with general Lifetime Planning enquiries over the telephone and email
* Ensuring our service standards are delivered consistently and proactively every client, every time
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who has previous administration experience within a professional environment.
You'll be a highly organised and efficient administrator and a fantastic communicator. You will be able to juggle multiple tasks and have a good eye for small details. IT skills/ case management experience are important too.
With access to a structured induction programme as well as ongoing training programmes tailored to you, you'll have opportunities to grow, develop and progress.
What we offer:
Here's a selection of what's on offer. Part of our commitment to making lives better is supporting you to reach your career objectives — whatever they may be. Appreciation, reward and respecting your work-life balance comes as standard.
* 23 days annual leave (including Christmas Eve and your birthday off) plus Bank Holidays.
* Generous employee referral programme
* Pension scheme
* Early dart Fridays
* Progression and promotion opportunities
* Professional qualification and study-leave support
* Dress for your day
* Regular company socials and charity events
* Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing support
* Values-based recognition and reward scheme
* Long-service awards
* How to Wow customer experience awards
…and more
Please note: some benefits apply after a qualifying period.
Salary is dependent on skills and experience. The range provided is for guidance.
HM3 Legal is committed to promoting a culture of equality and diversity in the workplace. You will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,873.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Profit sharing
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person