Legal Secretary

Bell Cornwall; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary to support its Wills & Probate Team. The role involves providing administrative assistance, managing documents, and coordinating communications to ensure the smooth running of the office. This position is ideal for someone with a proactive approach and a background in a legal environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a fast-paced legal practice (private client desirable).
• Fantastic IT and typing skills required.
• Enthusiastic and adaptable individual.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Wills & Probate Team.
• Document management, including preparation of legal documents.
• Handle external and internal communications via phone and email.

Skills

Telephone manner

Proactive assistance

IT skills

Typing skills

Adaptability

Job description

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Stratford-upon-Avon (fully office based)

Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with an established and fast paced law firm who are looking for a Legal Secretary within their Private Client team.

The Role:

To provide efficient administrative support and services to fee earning staff within the Wills & Probate Team and the wider Private Client Department, ensuring that the office runs smoothly and efficiently, enabling fee earners to focus on client work.

Duties and responsibilities of a Legal Secretary include (but are not limited to):

• Typing and completing a range of tasks, as instructed, including via digital dictation.
• Preparing engrossments, letters, and other matter-related documents.
• Taking and making external and internal telephone calls, including the handling of external enquires, via telephone or email.
• Document and file management, including the scanning of documents and post received on a regular basis.
• Following instructions to assist in the production of documents such as wills, LPAs, and other legal documents as required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 12 months of experience supporting in a fast-paced legal practice (private client desirable).
• Exemplary telephone manner and ability to be proactive in helping fee earners.
• Fantastic IT and typing skills.
• Enthusiastic individual with a willingness to learn further and work hard.
• Adaptable, flexible, and happy to cover another office if needed.

A fantastic opportunity for a law professional looking for their next challenge!