Legal Secretary

6 months ago

Darlington, United Kingdom Freeman Johnson Full time

We are an established law firm based throughout the North East of England providing a wide range of services to clients throughout the UK with an outstanding reputation for delivering high quality client care and advice coupled with a personal service.

We are looking for a motivated and conscientious secretary to join our private client team based solely at our offices in Darlington.

Our staff are a fundamental part of the service which we provide here at Freeman Johnson. We are therefore keen to hear from anyone who recognises the value of customer care and providing a good service to our clients.
- Minimum of 25 days holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday. After 5 years continuous employment, staff enjoy increased holiday entitlement.
- Freeman Johnson has a dedicated social and wellbeing committee and frequently organises social events and activities for staff.
- Company pension.
- Annual review of salary.
- Sick Pay Scheme.

**The Role**

We require a legal secretary to assist our Wills and Probate Team specifically assisting our head of Wills and Probate Department directly at our offices in Darlington. This is a full-time position working between 9.00am
- 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and involving all aspects of secretary support including:

- Providing efficient support to Partners/Fee Earners;
- Liaising directly with clients and other professionals;
- Making appointments and managing diaries;
- Assisting with post, photocopying, scanning, filing and file management;
- Undertaking administrative tasks including document sorting and paying disbursements.

**Requirements**:
You will be highly organised and enthusiastic with the ability to multitask and be able to work as part of a team and independently. You should be comfortable working under pressure, be able to work efficiently and accurately and be confident, professional and courteous when dealing with clients.

Previous experience of working in a private client department and/or knowledge of a case management system would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be offered to the successful applicant.

Salary dependent on experience. Some benefits only available after period of continuous employment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Darlington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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