Part-time Wills and Probate Secretary

2 weeks ago

Chichester, United Kingdom The Owen Kenny Partnership (Solicitors) Full time

Managing Outlook diary for fee-earner (reminders, appointments with clients)
- Arranging client meetings, booking meeting rooms on shared Outlook Calendar
- Opening new client files on our database (and closing files for archiving)

**Staff benefits**:

- 25 days of holiday per calendar year (pro rata for 3 days per week ie 15 days of holiday)
- Private Healthcare with AXA PPP after a 3-month probationary period
- Legal & General auto-enrolment pension scheme (4% employee, 4% employer)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Our holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum and increases (after 2 full years) by 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days; we also close the office over the Christmas break and this period is fully paid (whether a Bank Holiday or a day of work, no need to use your holiday). We offer Private Healthcare cover to all staff after a 3-month probation period. Our auto-enrolment pension scheme is with Legal & General and is a 4% employee contribution plus a 4% employer contribution).

ABOUT OWEN KENNY

Our local law firm was founded over 30 years ago and is well-known in & around the Chichester area; we take pride in our high levels of repeat business and referrals. Our management team and staff, many of whom have worked here for many years, have a wealth of expertise. Join our team in our Private Client department, based at our Old Market House, Market Avenue, Chichester PO19 1JR office. Our second office in central Chichester (38 South Street) houses our Residential Conveyancing, Litigation and Accounts departments.

Please also see below how important client care is to us:
MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to place our clients at the heart of what we do by effective communication and understanding their objectives so that we can meet or exceed their expectations. We work hard to provide excellent effective legal services and solutions in an efficient and timely manner. We strive to uphold the highest standard of client care and uphold the values of our profession. We foster a positive supportive inclusive and diverse work culture promoting teamwork, initiative and loyalty. We create a sustainable profitable business ensuring viability, financial strength and growth and maintain and promote our reputation for excellence.

OUR VISION

To be reliable trusted legal advisers to our clients

To promote the firm as an inclusive/diverse employer with a great work ethic

To be a sustainable profitable firm

To practice in an ethical respectful way to achieve the best outcomes

To promote our outstanding reputation amongst our colleagues and peers in the legal and other business professions

OUR VALUES

Client-focused: We listen to our clients and assess their requirements and provide the best advice we can.

Expertise: We are experts across a wide range of legal disciplines

Excellence: We pride ourselves on what we do and maintain the highest standards of quality advice

Insightful: We understand our client's needs and are confident in the advice we give

Commercial: We provide positive solutions and outcomes for our clients and work profitably

Trustworthy: We are honest and accountable and our advice can be relied upon

Empathy: We care about our clients and strive for positive outcomes/success in a fair objective way

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 21 per week

**Salary**: From £22,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- No weekends

**Experience**:

- legal secretarial: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 01/02/2023

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