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
Join an esteemed international law firm in Leeds, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. With a robust client base and a steady flow of high-profile M&A deals, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while mentoring junior lawyers and expanding your practice. The firm offers unique benefits such as genuine international exposure through secondments, making it an exceptional place for ambitious corporate lawyers seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
