Legal Secretary (Probate)

TipTopJob; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Legal Secretary to join their busy Private Client team in London. This role focuses on probate and estate administration, providing essential support to solicitors and clients through complex legal processes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year’s experience, exceptional attention to detail, and strong communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a significant impact in a supportive role. If you are discreet, compassionate, and ready to handle sensitive matters, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary in probate or private client.
• Strong understanding of probate procedures and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to probate solicitors and prepare legal documents.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and handle client communications.

Skills

Legal Secretary Experience

Probate Procedures

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

MS Office Proficiency

Legal Case Management Systems

Discretion and Sensitivity

Tools

MS Office

Legal Case Management Systems

Job description

Legal Secretary (Probate) - London

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 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 skills.
• 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 us. 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.

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