Private Client Legal Secretary – Wills, Probate & Estates
Location: Nantwich
Full Time or 4 Days Per Week | Permanent
Hours: 9:00am – 5:15pm
Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join a busy and established Private Client team.
This position would suit a Legal Secretary with previous experience supporting Wills, Probate and Estate Administration matters who is looking for a varied role providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee earners.
Both full-time and part-time applications will be considered, with the part-time option based on four days per week.
The Role
As Private Client Legal Secretary, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing full secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee earners
- Audio typing using digital dictation
- Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
- Supporting matters involving Wills, Probate and Estate Administration
- Using Smokeball case management software
- Managing and maintaining client files
- Scanning and document management
- Managing diaries, appointments and key dates
- Responding to client queries professionally and efficiently
- Liaising with clients and other parties by telephone and email
- Maintaining accurate and organised electronic and paper files
- Providing general administrative support to the wider Private Client team
About You
Ideally, you will have:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Private Client
- Experience supporting Wills, Probate and Estate matters
- Strong audio and digital dictation skills
- Previous experience using legal case management systems; Smokeball experience would be advantageous
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and diary management abilities
- The ability to prioritise a busy workload and manage multiple tasks
- A professional and client-focused approach
- Excellent attention to detail
Hours & Working Pattern
Full-time hours are 9:00am – 5:15pm, with lunch between 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
Candidates seeking a four-day working week will also be considered.
Salary
Negotiable depending on experience, with an annual salary review.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary, Wills & Probate Secretary or Private Client Legal Assistant looking to join a supportive legal team and develop their experience within Wills, Probate and Estate Administration.
Private Client Legal Secretary – Wills, Probate & Estates - Nantwich employer: qed legal Careers
Join a leading Legal 500 recognised firm in the Thames Valley, where you will be part of a supportive and progressive Wills Inheritance Team. With a strong emphasis on professional development and career progression, this firm offers an excellent work culture that values quality legal work and client service. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a highly regarded practice that has been acknowledged for its excellence, providing you with meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities.
