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Legal Secretary - Wills, Trust & Probate, Stoke-on-Trent
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 15339dacb76e
Job Views: 6
Posted: 22.01.2025
Expiry Date: 08.03.2025
Job Description:
Legal Secretary - Wills, Trusts & Probate
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (35 hours per week)
Salary: £22,000 per annum
The 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!
Key Responsibilities:
* 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 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 Meg@wkpir.co.uk
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