Legal Secretary - Wills And Probate

Elite Recruitment Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm is hiring a Legal Secretary/Assistant focusing on Wills and Probate. This role requires at least 2 years of legal support experience and offers a competitive salary of GBP28,000 to GBP30,000, with benefits like a flexible holiday policy and medical plan.

Benefits

Flexible holiday policy

Pension, life assurance

Medical health cash plan

Discount portal with Virtual GP and wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of legal administrative support, preferably in Wills & Probate / Private Client.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing files.
• Diary management.
• Audio typing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Legal Secretary/Assistant Wills and Probate - GBP28,000 - GBP30,000 (Dependent on experience)

We are supporting a well-established and expanding firm in recruiting a new Legal Secretary/Assistant.

The role involves supporting two fee earners from the Swindon office. The position is based within easy commuting distance of Swindon, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm.

Salary depends on experience and secretarial skills, ranging from GBP28K to GBP30K.

The role focuses on Wills and Probate and Private Client work, including:

1. Opening and closing files
2. Diary management
3. Audio typing
4. Copy typing using templates and initiative
5. Meeting and greeting visitors
6. Handling enquiries and messages

Candidate requirements include:

1. At least 2 years of legal administrative support, preferably in Wills & Probate / Private Client
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
3. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
4. Proven team player with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues

Benefits include:

1. Flexible holiday policy
2. Pension, life assurance
3. Medical health cash plan
4. Discount portal with Virtual GP and wellbeing tools

This position is ideal for a traditional Legal Secretary. Please note, it is not suitable for candidates seeking a training contract.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply now. This job is available immediately!