Legal Secretary

We are working with a well-respected Yorkshire based law firm who have offices in Leeds city centre and are seeking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to work within the private wealth team. Providing a high level of administrative support to their clients, the successful legal secretary will be an efficient, organised, and effective individual.

The Detail:

• Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5:15pm
• Hybrid working options
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Death in Service cover
• Health cash plan
• Bonus scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide audio and copy typing support on matters of Probate, Powers of Attorney, Wills & Trusts
• Ensure effective document management using electronic document management system
• Provide the team with assistance in completing IHT forms, preparing LPA forms and Wills on behalf of the solicitors, and preparing Probate forms online
• Produce bills and other relevant financial information and reports
• Provide full and effective diary management support to the lawyers
• Dealing with client enquiries in the absence of or on behalf of lawyers
• Support with the effective relationships of clients
• Deal with all incoming correspondence,
• Provide typing support to other secretaries/offices/departments
• Ad hoc administration support

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal secretary who has ideally worked within a private client setting or similar.

Wills and Probate or Family Law experience would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will have:

• Minimum of 4 years Legal Secretarial experience
• Proven working knowledge of documents, processes, and terminology
• Fast and accurate audio typing speeds
• Excellent IT skills, in particular, experience using digital dictation and Microsoft Office

How to Apply:

Our client is recruiting now, so please do not delay. If this role sounds ideal for your next move, send us your CV or contact us immediately.

We cannot reply to every individual application, however if your experience fits the above criteria, we will make immediate contact.