Legal Secretary - Wills, Probate & Estate Planning

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Maidenhead is seeking a Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning Assistant. The role involves supporting lawyers with administrative tasks, ensuring smooth work progression, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of relevant experience and a strong background in legal support.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Contributory pension

Flexible leave

Perk box

Cycle to work

Wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning.
• Background as a Legal Secretary preferred.
• Ability to work in the Maidenhead area.

Responsibilities

• Managing dictation and inputting documents for lawyers.
• Attending to clients via phone and in person.
• Drafting documents as requested by lawyers.

Skills

Customer Service

Document Management

Confidentiality

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a background as a Legal Secretary?

Have you got 2+ years of experience working on Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning?

Are you able to work in the Maidenhead area?

We are proud to support a well-established and growing law firm with branches in London and the Home Counties. They are seeking a Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning Assistant to support their team.

The salary ranges from £26,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience and exposure to this division. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, contributory pension, flexible leave, perk box, cycle to work, wellbeing initiatives, and professional development opportunities.

The main purpose of this role is to assist team members in ensuring the smooth progression of work and providing excellent customer service.

The responsibilities include:

1. Managing dictation and inputting documents and correspondence for lawyers
2. Scanning incoming post and documentation
3. Attending to clients via phone and in person, taking messages and passing them to relevant colleagues
4. Managing client files' filing, storage, and retrieval
5. Drafting documents as requested by lawyers
6. Opening and closing files
7. Supporting lawyers and assistants, covering sickness and holidays
8. Scheduling appointments and updating lawyers' diaries
9. Managing post and administration for the Inheritance Protection Team
10. Ensuring confidentiality and secure handling of private documents
11. Performing other administrative duties as required within the team

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm.

If you're interested in learning more, apply now, and we will be in touch!