Legal Secretary

Profiles Personnel; Farnham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal practice in Farnham is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support the Probate/Wills department. The role involves providing administrative support, managing client communications, and maintaining legal files. Candidates should have strong audio typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers a friendly and professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous legal secretarial experience preferred, especially in probate/wills.
• Fast and accurate audio typing skills required.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to a busy Fee Earner.
• Handle document management and client communications.
• Organise diary management and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Audio typing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent attention to detail

Organisational skills

Professional manner

Proactive approach

Tools

Leap Case Management system

Job description

LEGAL SECRETARY

We are delighted to be recruiting for a full-time experienced Legal Secretary to join one of Surrey's longest standing and highly regarded legal practices. The purpose of the role is to provide secretarial and administrative support to a busy Fee Earner within the Probate/Wills department. Salary c.£30K depending on experience

• Audio typing via digital dictation
• Opening and maintaining legal files
• Document handling including filing, copying, and engrossing Wills, Powers of Attorney, and other originals (binding as required)
• Handling client communications - both over the telephone and in person when covering for the fee earner
• Efficient diary management and appointment scheduling for your fee earner
• Preparing the boardroom for client meetings and firm gatherings
• Organising and preparing outgoing mail
• Supporting the wider office team with ad-hoc duties as required

As a Legal Secretary you will need,

• Previous legal secretarial experience (ideally within probate/wills however any legal experience considered)
• A polite, professional manner with clients and colleagues alike
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook and fast and accurate audio typing skills
• Any experience using Leap Case Management system useful but not essential as full training will be provided
• Excellent attention to detail along with excellent organisational skills
• A proactive and flexible approach to work

Hours 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, 1 hour lunch
This is a super opportunity for you to be part of a professional, friendly and supportive team within the Probate/Wills department.