Legal Secretary – Contentious Probate
Location: Leicester
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and supportive Contentious Probate team based in Leicester.
This role is ideal for a highly organised individual with strong secretarial and administrative skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment. You will provide essential support to fee earners, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard while contributing to the smooth running of the department.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing and maintaining legal documents and files.
* Transcribing and proofreading correspondence, including letters and emails.
* Audio typing and document production.
* Scanning, photocopying, paginating, and filing documents.
* Opening new client files and completing compliance and identification checks.
* Preparing client care documentation and engagement letters.
* Providing general administrative and secretarial support to the team.
* Assisting with diary management and other ad hoc duties as required.
About You
The successful candidate will possess:
* Previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within Contentious Probate or Litigation.
* Strong document management and document formatting skills.
* Excellent typing and audio typing abilities.
* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A proactive and professional approach to work.
* A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist legal team.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
* Pension scheme.
* Professional development and training opportunities.
* A collaborative and supportive working environment.
* Employee recognition and reward initiatives.
* Regular social and wellbeing events.
Please submit your CV if you have relevant experience and are intereste din this position
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