Legal Secretary Wills

3 days ago


Derby, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

Legal PA/Secretary, Derby
**Your new company**
My client is looking for an experienced PA / Legal Secretary for their Wills and Probate department in Derby.
**Your new role**
This role is responsible for supporting the Head of Wills and Probate with a range of legal secretary/PA duties including:

- Prepare from dictation, verbal or written instructions correspondence and documents as required;
- Complete filing on a daily basis;
- Open files in accordance with departmental and firmwide procedures;
- Close and arrange storage for client matter files;
- Request closed client matter files to be returned from storage as and when required;
- Prepare mail and ensure that any enclosures required are attached;
- Arrange for all photocopying to be completed within the required timeframes;
- Make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain the diary for his/her fee earners;
- Ensure that any meeting rooms required are booked as necessary;
- Attend clients both in person and on the telephone and provide support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm's standards for client care and confidentiality;
- Draft and format legal documentation under the direction and supervision of the fee earners that you are working for;
- Send fax communications as and when required;
- Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and client's documentation and information;
- Work actively within your department to create a good working atmosphere and to provide a first-class service to all fee earners and clients;
- Ensure that all SRA/ISO and departmental procedures that are relevant to your role are followed and complied with.

**What you'll need to succeed**
- Ideally have previous experience of working in a legal setting;
- Have excellent word processing and audio typing skills;
- Have excellent expertise/knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Have strong communication skills both verbal and written;
- Have excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and to meet tight deadlines; and
- Be able to demonstrate a 'can do' attitude.

**What you'll get in return**
You will be rewarded with a permanent opportunity based in Derby City Centre.
**What you need to do now**
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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