Private Client Legal Secretary - Wills, Probate & Estates

Location: Nantwich

Full Time or 4 Days Per Week | Permanent

Hours: 9:00am - 5:15pm

Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary to join a busy and established Private Client team.

This position would suit a Legal Secretary with previous experience supporting Wills, Probate and Estate Administration matters who is looking for a varied role providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee earners.

Both full time and part-time applications will be considered, with the part-time option based on four days per week.

The Role

As Private Client Legal Secretary, your responsibilities will include:

- Providing full secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee earners
- Audio typing using digital dictation
- Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
- Supporting matters involving Wills, Probate and Estate Administration
- Using Smokeball case management software
- Managing and maintaining client files
- Scanning and document management
- Managing diaries, appointments and key dates
- Responding to client queries professionally and efficiently
- Liaising with clients and other parties by telephone and email




- Maintaining accurate and organised electronic and paper files
- Providing general administrative support to the wider Private Client team

About You

Ideally, you will have:

- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary within Private Client
- Experience supporting Wills, Probate and Estate matters
- Strong audio and digital dictation skills
- Previous experience using legal case management systems; Smokeball experience would be advantageous
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and diary management abilities
- The ability to prioritise a busy workload and manage multiple tasks
- A professional and client-focused approach
- Excellent attention to detail

Hours & Working Pattern

Full-time hours are 9:00am - 5:15pm, with lunch between 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

Candidates seeking a four-day working week will also be considered.

Salary

Negotiable depending on experience, with an annual salary review.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary, Wills & Probate Secretary or Private Client Legal Assistant looking to join a supportive legal team and develop their experience within Wills, Probate and Estate Administration.

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