Legal Secretary – Wills, Trust & Probate

Job title:

Legal Secretary – Wills, Trust & Probate

Company:

KPI Recruiting

Job description

Legal Secretary – Wills, Trusts & ProbateLocation: HanleyHours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (35 hours per week)Salary: £22,000 per annumThe role:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join a well-established Wills, Trusts, and Probate Department based in Hanley. You will be working alongside a dedicated team of professionals, providing essential support to clients in a rewarding and dynamic environment.Our client is seeking a motivated individual with a strong desire to contribute to the success of the firm. In return, you will receive an attractive benefits package, the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, local firm, and ongoing support and development!Main duties:

• Provide an efficient and cost-effective secretarial service to the department and clients of the firm with minimal supervision
• Produce standard, non-standard, and complex documentation with a high level of accuracy and minimal oversight
• Deliver services to the highest standard while maintaining cost efficiency
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with all departments and fee earners
• Engage with clients professionally and knowledgeably, both by phone and in person when appropriate
• Accurately record and relay messages internally and to clients or external third parties
• Ensure the client database is accurate and up-to-date for all current clients and matters
• Promote the firm’s services to both existing and prospective clients
• Provide support to other departments as needed, on an as-required basis

Requirements:

• Experience in legal services (preferably within the Wills, Trusts, and Probate field)
• Able to work accurately under time pressure
• Strong communication skills, literacy, and good IT proficiency
• Efficient time management, with the ability to work under pressure
• A friendly demeanour and a collaborative team player
• Proficient in computer use and experienced with all Microsoft products
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication

Benefits:

• 20 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Death in service benefit (2 x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Perkbox
• Monthly “Dress for the Day” initiative
• Company flu vaccination vouchers

Interested? Call Meg on 01782 712230 or email MegW@kpir.co.ukINDCOM

Expected salary

£22000 per year

Location

Hanley, Staffordshire

Job date

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:08:10 GMT

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