Wills and Estates Support Specialist

1 month ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Thompson Smith And Puxon Full time

As a Wills and Estates Support Specialist at Thompson Smith And Puxon in Colchester, you will be responsible for providing exceptional support to our Senior Solicitor and Director in our busy Wills & Estates department.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a legal secretary in Wills and Estates, particularly in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in legal software, Microsoft Office Suite, and document management systems. They will be able to prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence related to private client matters, handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and phone calls, and assist with the preparation of bills and financial documentation.

The estimated annual salary for this role is £28,000 - £32,000, depending on level of experience and ability. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a full-time annual holiday entitlement of 22 days, plus Bank Holidays, with an additional 3 days for the Christmas to New Year closure.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence related to private client matters.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails and phone calls.
  • Assist with the preparation of bills and financial documentation.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a legal secretary in Wills and Estates, particularly in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in legal software, Microsoft Office Suite, and document management systems.


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