Legal Secretary (probate)

Executive Network Legal; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Legal Secretary to join their busy Private Client team in London. This role focuses on probate and estate administration, offering a fantastic opportunity to support solicitors and clients through sensitive legal processes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience, exceptional attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Join a diverse and inclusive team where your contributions will make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years as a Legal Secretary in probate or private client team.
• Strong understanding of probate procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to probate solicitors.
• Prepare legal documents and manage client communications.

Skills

Legal Secretary Experience

Probate Procedures

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

MS Office Proficiency

Legal Case Management Systems

Job description

Legal Secretary (Probate), 1+ Years previous experience, London, £competitive salary – Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a strong background in probate and estate administration? This is the role for you! JOB REF:9744.

THE ROLE:

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join a busy Private Client team, focusing primarily on probate and estate matters.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to play a key role in supporting our solicitors and clients through often sensitive and complex legal processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing administrative and secretarial support to probate solicitors
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, and forms relating to probate and estate administration
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and handling client communications
• Filing probate applications and liaising with relevant authorities
• Maintaining accurate client records and ensuring compliance with firm procedures

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 1 year's experience as a Legal Secretary in a probate or private client team
• Strong understanding of probate procedures and terminology
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficient in MS Office and legal case management systems
• Discreet, compassionate, and able to handle confidential matters with sensitivity

To register your interest, please call Theresa Lucas on # 454 # or email. We will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note, our advertisements use PQE/salary level purely as a guide.

At eNL, we value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.