Legal Secretary - Wills and Probate

Stratos Solutions Inc.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm in Swindon is seeking a Legal Secretary/Assistant to support fee earners in Wills and Probate matters. The role involves various administrative tasks, including file management and client interaction. The ideal candidate will have experience in a legal setting and strong communication skills. Benefits include a flexible holiday policy and medical health cash plan.

Benefits

Flexible holiday policy

Pension

Life assurance

Medical health cash plan

Access to discount portal

Qualifications

• Preferably 2+ years' administrative support experience in a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing of files.
• Diary management.
• Audio typing.
• Meeting and greeting visitors.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Job description

Legal Secretary/Assistant Wills and Probate - £28,000 - £30,000 (Dependent on experience)

We are proud to support this well-established and expanding firm in recruiting a new Legal Secretary/Assistant.

The role involves supporting two fee earners from the Swindon office. The position is based within easy commuting distance of Swindon, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm.

Depending on your experience and skills in secretarial work, audio typing, and software proficiency, the salary ranges from £28,000 to £30,000.

Role

The position focuses on work related to Wills, Probate, and Private Client matters. Responsibilities include:

1. Opening and closing of files
2. Diary management
3. Audio typing
4. Copy typing using templates and initiative
5. Meeting and greeting visitors
6. Handling enquiries and taking messages

Candidate Requirements

• Preferably 2+ years' administrative support experience in a legal environment, specifically Wills & Probate / Private Client
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proven team player with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues

Benefits

Part of your benefits package includes a flexible holiday policy, pension, life assurance, medical health cash plan, and access to a discount portal with Virtual GP, wellbeing tools, and advice.

This role is ideally suited for a traditional Legal Secretary. Please note, this position is not suitable for candidates seeking a training contract.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply now! This job is available immediately.