Legal Secretary Wills & Estates
JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with highly regarded law firm based in Colchester, our client a LEXCEL accredited and a Legal 500 recommended practice. Due to continued growth our client have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Wills & Estates department on a full time basis.
The Team
The Wills and Estates team is well established the department offers a high quality service to its clients. Our client requires a confident, efficient experienced legal secretary to support a senior solicitor and director with a busy caseload.
Our client is seeking a team player with a driven and professional attitude, who is willing to go the extra mile for clients and colleagues. You should have significant and current experience working as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a private client department.
The Role
1. You will provide support to a senior solicitor and director of the firm with a very busy caseload
2. Prepare, format and proof read legal documents
3. Manage and organise solicitor’s calendar including scheduling appointments and meetings
4. Act as first point of contact for clients both on the phone and in person
5. Arrange client meetings
6. Prepare and manage legal documents such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Estate Planning documents
7. Assis...