Legal Assistant – Wills Trust & Probate Team
Emsworth
Salary dependent on experience
Main responsibilities:
To provide support to the Wills Trust and Probate team by providing competent and efficient secretarial and administrative assistance in the daily running of the busy department.
Duties to include:
• Open new files
• Tie up incoming post with client files, liaise with fee earner as to required tasks, deal with queries, agree action etc.
• Undertake general secretarial duties including dictation, diary management and file administration
• Chase outstanding documentation, liaising with external agencies such as HMRC and the Office of the Public Guardian
• File closure administration
• Any other duties which may from time to time be reasonably requested
Key Skills:
• Very organised, able to manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision
• Flexible and able to prioritise a changing to do list
• Detail orientated and accurate
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Self-motivated
• Articulate and a good communicator
• Proficient in using a computerised case management and accounting system
• Able to work in a team
Legal Assistant in Waterlooville employer: Elite Touch Group
Elite Touch Group Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in the vibrant city of Brighton. With a focus on employee growth and development, the firm provides competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements, ensuring that team members can thrive both professionally and personally while managing a diverse caseload in their Litigation department.
