Wills & Probate Legal Secretary

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

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Private Client Department. Responsibilities include document production, managing correspondence, and client contact. Candidates with wills and probate experience will have an advantage, but general legal experience is also considered. This role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and long-term training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Long-term training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal secretarial role, preferable in Private Client matters.
• Ability to work proactively and manage workload effectively.
• Highly motivated with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage document production and correspondence.
• Administer files and manage client contact.
• Support the team with diary management.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Organisational skills

IT literacy including Word and Excel

Telephone skills

Tools

Case management systems (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.