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Job summary

A well-established firm in Shipley is looking for an experienced Probate Legal Secretary to support a busy Private Client Fee Earner. The role involves drafting wills, preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney, and managing probate applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong knowledge of the probate process and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

22 days annual leave + bank holidays
Office closure over Christmas

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a probate legal secretary or similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of the probate process and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting and preparing standard wills from precedents.
  • Assisting with probate applications and administration of estates.

Skills

Attention to Detail
Communication
Initiative

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Job Title: Legal Secretary Probate

Location: Shipley, West Yorkshire
Salary: GBP26,000 GBP28,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm (flexible start/end times considered)
Holidays: 22 days annual leave + bank holidays + office closure over Christmas (increases with service to 25 days)

About the Probate Legal Secretary Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established firm of solicitors in Shipley seeking an experienced Probate Legal Secretary to support a busy Private Client Fee Earner. This is a varied and autonomous role for someone with prior experience in probate, wills, and lasting powers of attorney.

Key Responsibilities of the Probate Legal Secretary:

  • Drafting and preparing standard wills from precedents
  • Preparing and submitting Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Assisting with probate applications, including gathering financial information, writing to banks, building societies, and stockbrokers
  • Preparing letters and documentation for the administration of estates post-probate
  • Supporting the fee earner by proactively managing tasks with minimal supervision
  • Working across a caseload that includes both taxable and non-taxable estates
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • Previous experience in a probate legal secretary or similar private client legal support role
  • Strong knowledge of the probate process and relevant documentation
  • Ability to work independently and use initiative
  • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
  • Professional, personable, and capable of representing the firm well to clients and third parties
For more information please apply now or contact Headway Recruitment

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