Private Client Legal Secretary

Legal Southwest Ltd; Exeter; Presencial; GBP 23 000 - 27 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Legal Southwest Ltd in Exeter is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join a busy, friendly Private Client team. You will support fee earners with wills, probate and estate administration, manage diaries, open/close files, and liaise with clients.

The role suits an organised, professional candidate with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established Exeter law firm offering a supportive working environment

Qualificações

• Experience as a Private Client Legal Secretary or Legal Secretary in a law firm.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client-care skills.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and format correspondence and legal documents.
• Audio and copy typing for the department.
• Liaise with clients by phone and in person.
• Manage diaries and arrange appointments for fee earners.
• Open, close and maintain client files.
• Handle incoming calls and correspondence; provide day-to-day admin support.

Conhecimentos

Private Client experience

Legal secretary

Diary management

Communication skills

Audio typing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Legal Southwest are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Exeter, who are looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join their busy and friendly team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant who enjoys providing high-quality support and would like to work within a supportive Private Client department.

The Role:

The successful candidate will provide secretarial and administrative support to fee earners within the Private Client team, assisting with matters including Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration.

Duties are likely to include:

• Preparing and formatting correspondence and legal documents
• Audio and copy typing
• Liaising with clients, both over the telephone and in person
• Managing diaries and arranging appointments
• Opening, closing and maintaining client files
• Dealing with incoming telephone calls and correspondence
• Assisting with general administration and file management
• Providing day-to-day support to fee earners within the department

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a Private Client Legal Secretary.

They will be organised, professional and approachable, with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. The ability to manage a varied workload and provide a high level of client care is essential.

This is a great opportunity to join an established Exeter law firm offering a friendly and supportive working environment.

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