Legal Secretary

A well-established and highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Probate Legal Secretary to join its busy Private Client team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised legal support professional to assist fee earners handling a range of probate, wills and estate administration matters.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the department by providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support while delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing full secretarial support to Private Client fee earners.
• Audio and copy typing of legal correspondence, attendance notes and documents.
• Preparing probate applications and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with estate administration matters.
• Managing diaries, appointments and meetings.
• Opening and closing client files in line with compliance procedures.
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and third parties.
• Handling telephone calls and taking detailed messages.
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, emails and documentation.
• Preparing invoices and assisting with billing processes.
• Maintaining accurate records on the firm’s case management system.
• Ensuring a high level of client care at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Administrator within a law firm.
• Experience supporting a Private Client, Probate or Wills team is highly desirable.
• Strong audio typing and document production skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Competitive salary up to £29,000DOE.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development.

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a respected Private Client team where you can utilise and develop your probate knowledge, we’d love to hear from you.

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