Legal Secretary - Trusts & Estates

Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a self-motivated Legal Secretary for their Trusts & Estates Team in Northampton. You will provide crucial support, ensuring exceptional client service and handling a demanding workload. Key responsibilities include diary management and precise typing skills. Previous experience in a legal environment is beneficial. This is a full-time, office-based role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal Trusts & Estates environment is advantageous.
• Professional and empathetic telephone manner is essential.
• Ability to manage workload for several Fee Earners.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional support to the Trusts & Estates Team.
• Prepare initial letters on straightforward estate matters.
• Ensure due diligence and compliance in case management.

Skills

Exceptional secretarial skills

Diary management

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Our client is seeking a self-motivated Legal Secretary to join their well-established Trusts & Estates Team. You will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional support to their busy team, ensuring unparalleled levels of client service. This role is crucial to the success of our experienced team who have a demanding workload. This means that you must be able to handle pressure and be able to prioritise your daily workload.

Full-time, office based.

Key Responsibilities

• Team player
• Exceptional secretarial skills including diary management via Outlook
• Preparation & sending of the initial letters on straightforward estate matters
• Meticulous administrative & attention to detail. Admin to include filing, photocopying & scanning
• Precise typing skills (via digital audio)
• Case Management experience, opening files and ensuring due diligence and file compliance is completed. Billing on fixed fee matters, closing down & archiving files.
• Accurate presentation of work
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work

Additional requirements

• Previous experience in a legal Trusts & Estates environment would be advantageous
• Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to work, with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines;
• Professional, empathetic and attentive telephone manner, coupled with strong interpersonal skills;
• Capability to handle pressure and effectively prioritise tasks whilst managing the workload for several Fee Earners

Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.