Legal Secretary

2 months ago


Colchester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Legal Secretary /Legal Assistant Private Client

Benefits

* Competitive salary

* 22 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, with an additional 3 days for the Christmas to New Year closure

* Medical benefits scheme and Employee Assistance Program upon completion of probation period

* Sick pay policy

* Staff Pension scheme upon completion of probation period

* Friendly and social environment with Regular social events

JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with highly regarded law firm based in Colchester, our client a LEXCEL accredited and a Legal 500 recommended practice. Due to continued growth our client have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join their Wills & Estates department on a full time basis.

The Team

The Wills and Estates team is well established the department offers a high quality service to its clients. Our client requires a confident, efficient experienced legal secretary to support a senior solicitor and director with a busy caseload.

Our client is seeking a team player with a driven and professional attitude, who is willing to go the extra mile for clients and colleagues. You should have significant and current experience working as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant , ideally within a private client department.

The Role

* As a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant You will provide support to a senior solicitor and director of the firm with a very busy caseload

* Prepare, format and proof read legal documents

* Manage and organise solicitor’s calendar including scheduling appointments and meetings

* Act as first point of contact for clients both on the phone and in person

* Arrange client meetings

* Prepare and manage legal documents such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Estate Planning documents

* Assist with Billing , track and manage time entries for billable hours

* Assist in the preparation of probate applications and the administration od estates

* Manage compliance on all files via the case management system, including conflict checks and risk assessments, escalating them to the lawyer if required

* Conduct legal research

Skills Required

* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant in Private Client, Wills and Estates ,particularly in a fast-paced environment. Although our client will also consider a Paralegal with 6 months legal experience.

* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Audio, and document management system

* Strong organisational and time management skills, ability to prioritise and handle sensitive information with discretion

Apply Now

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2340 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion .

For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website.

All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion


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