Legal Secretary

Office Angels; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An employment agency is seeking a Legal Secretary for a Private Client Department in Birmingham. The role involves providing secretarial support to fee earners, managing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with estate administration tasks. Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, excellent organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in IT. This position offers an annual salary of £27,000 and is office-based, promoting a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven 1-2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client department.
• Ability to manage correspondence, filing, and maintaining client records.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to fee earners, including diary management and document preparation.
• Assist in the administration of wills, probate, and trusts, ensuring compliance with legal processes.
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries from clients and external parties.

Skills

Typing Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

IT Skills

Tools

Tikit

Job description

Position: Legal Secretary - Private Client Department

Hours: 9:15 am to 5:15 pm, Monday to Friday (office based)

Salary: £27,000 per annum

About Our Client

Join a dynamic and growing Private Client Department within a reputable organisation! Our client is dedicated to providing outstanding service to their clients, and they are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to be a vital part of their collaborative team. You will work alongside 10 talented individuals led by the Head of Department.

Responsibilities

1. Provide full secretarial support to fee earners, including diary management and document preparation
2. Handle dictation typing, preparing correspondence, documents, and forms
3. Assist in the administration of wills, probate, and trusts, ensuring compliance with legal processes
4. Manage correspondence, filing, and maintaining client records
5. Respond to telephone and email enquiries from clients and external parties
6. Proven 1-2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client department
7. Excellent typing skills with the ability to accurately process legal documents from various dictation sources
8. Strong organisational and time-management skills, adept at prioritising a busy workload
9. Good telephone manner, accurately taking messages from clients
10. Proficient IT skills and ability to quickly learn new systems
11. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
12. High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
13. Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
14. Experience with Tikit or similar case management systems is desirable

How to apply

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that values collaboration and excellence, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV, and a member of the team will be in touch. Let's make a difference together!

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