Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary - Probate Team

Competitive

Hertfordshire (Full-time, Office-Based)

A leading regional law firm in Hertfordshire with offices near London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our busy Probate team. This is a full-time, office-based position offering the opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the Probate team
• Drafting and preparing a range of legal documents and correspondence, including Wills, Deeds, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection applications, and Inheritance Tax forms
• Completing closure forms for investments under the supervision of fee earners
• Audio typing via digital dictation, ensuring all documents adhere to the firm’s style and are error-free
• Managing telephone and in-person client interactions with professionalism, including providing updates on case progress
• Diary management, including arranging meetings and appointments, and ensuring calendars are kept up to date
• File and case management, including billing preparation and file organisation
• Building and maintaining detailed knowledge of clients and their matters

Candidate Profile:

• Substantial and recent experience working within a Wills and Probate team in a similar secretarial role
• Strong organisational and communication skills with a proactive, professional, and 'can-do’ attitude
• High level of discretion and a clear understanding of the need for absolute confidentiality
• Ability to work well as part of a team while managing individual responsibilities efficiently

Benefits:

• 22 days holiday per annum
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private health cover
• Subsidised parking
• Discretionary annual bonus

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Gavin Coleman for a confidential discussion.

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