Wills and Probate - Legal Assistant

Wills and Probate Legal Assistant,
Salary - £23,000 - £25,000
Location - Barnsley, South Yorkshire

CRA Legal is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Wills and Probate Legal Secretary to provide vital support to our senior legal professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and fast-paced legal team, where your organisational skills and legal knowledge will contribute to the smooth running of our practice.
Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior legal staff by transcribing dictations and preparing legal documents (audio and written).
• Draft, edit, and review legal documents to ensure precision and compliance with legal standards.
• Conduct and verify client statements, ensuring accurate documentation of relevant information.
• Review and organsise medical records for use in legal proceedings.
• Manage client communication, handling emails, calls, and correspondence professionally and promptly.
• Act as a first point of contact for clients, delivering exceptional service and timely responses.
• Direct incoming telephone calls to the appropriate contacts efficiently.
• Maintain organised digital and physical filing systems for easy document retrieval.
• Coordinate appointments and schedules, resolving any potential conflicts proactively.
• Perform general administrative duties to support daily operations.
• Assemble and prepare court bundles for hearings and trials.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within the Wills and Probate sector.
• Fast and accurate typing and transcription skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.