Legal Secretary
Private Client
Lincolnshire
£19,000 - £23,000

Legal Secretary - Wills and Probate

Ref: 1437| Posted: 9th Dec 2024

Eventus Legal are seeking a Private Client Legal Secretary to join a successful law firm based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. This is a permanent full-time position. Benefits accompanying this job include holiday allowance starting at 28 days, office closure over Christmas and annual pay reviews.

Role Responsibilities 

The incoming Private Client Legal Secretary will be responsible for supporting the company fee earners on a full range Private Client matter. Duties in this job will include, but not limited to:

  • Preparation of documents and correspondence.
  • Preparation of outgoing post.
  • Audio dictation typing.
  • Liaising via phone, email and letter with both clients and other professionals.
  • Screening incoming calls into the department.
  • Diary management.
  • File management both online and paper based.
  • Receiving and transferring monies.
  • Use of the firm’s case management system and other Government portals. 
  • General administrative duties.

Person Specification  

The incoming Private Client Legal Secretary will have experience in dealing with private family law and assisting fee earners in several functions. You will be able to work under direction but also use your own initiative. Importantly, the successful Legal Secretary will also be able to display: 

  • Experience working as a Legal Secretary.
  • Experience working in an office environment.
  • Experience working with Probate processes.
  • Strong computer and accurate typing skills including proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Conscientious and motivated.
  • Able to work well under pressure.

Benefits and Rewards 

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Law Firm based Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.  The successful Legal Secretary will work within a small but established team and a very nice office environment.

Other benefits include:  

  • Annual salary reviews. 
  • 28-day holiday allowance (plus bank holidays).
  • Local Parking.
  • Company pension contribution.

About the Company  

This is a highly successful law firm who are dedicated to delivering high quality legal services alongside excellent customer experience for every. They are a multi-disciplined practice who have a modern and well-resourced practice spanning 4 offices across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

Next Steps  

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Private Client Legal Secretary job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please contact Simon Scott at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at simon.scott@eventuslegal.com or contact 07950 472004 for a confidential discussion. 

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. 

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