Wills & Probate Legal Secretary

Thomson & Bancks Solicitors; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support their Private Client Department in England. The role involves document production, managing correspondence, and client interactions. Ideal candidates will have legal secretarial experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in IT. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Long-term training opportunities

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in legal secretarial roles, preferably within Private Client sectors.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and digital dictation.

Responsibilities

• Document production and managing correspondence.
• Administration of files and diary management.
• Client contact and supporting the legal team.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Excellent organisational skills

Highly IT literate

Experience with case management systems

Ability to multi-task

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Tikit/P4W

Job description

Overview

• Legal Secretary – Gloucestershire
• Full time (4 days per week may be considered)
• £18,000 -£21,000 DOE

Thomson & Bancks are a regional law firm, with offices in Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Pershore. We provide a full range of legal services to businesses and individuals. We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our busy Private Client Department, working across our offices as required. Candidates with previous wills and probate experience are at an advantage but those with general legal experience will also be considered. The role covers the tasks typically required of a legal secretary and will focus on document production, managing correspondence, administration of files, diary management and client contact. A full job description is available upon request.

Key requirements

• Legal secretarial experience (Private Client experience preferable)
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills and ability to work proactively in supporting the team
• Highly IT literate, including use of Word (including tracked changes), Excel, online resources and digital dictation systems
• Experience of case management systems (Tikit/P4W preferred) and electronic file management, or the determination to learn and develop experience
• Highly motivated, accurate with a good eye for detail and the ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability to multi-task and to manage and prioritise workload
• Good telephone skills and confident in dealings with clients and colleagues

Hours of work

9:00 – 17:00, Monday – Friday.

Salary & Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious legal firm with good benefits and long term training opportunities. You will receive a competitive salary (depending on experience) and will be working in a friendly team.

• 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays

Applications

Please send your CV and details of current salary if you feel that you can meet this criteria to [e-mail]. No agencies please.