Legal Secretary - Private Client Department
Location: Nuneaton| Permanent | Full-time
A reputable legal practice in the Midlands are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Private Client team at their office in Nuneaton. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with expertise in private client work, particularly related to wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Interaction: Act as the first point of contact for clients, providing a warm, professional greeting and maintaining clear communication throughout their engagement.
- Correspondence: Prepare and handle all client correspondence, including letters, emails, and reports. Liaise with clients, courts, and other legal professionals as needed.
- Diary Management: Schedule appointments, manage diaries for fee earners, and coordinate meetings, ensuring all parties are well-informed of commitments.
- General Administrative Support: Perform a range of office duties, such as photocopying, scanning, and managing mail, while maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience: Proven experience in a private client legal environment, specifically dealing with wills, probate, and powers of attorney.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal practice management software.
- Organisational Skills: Ability to prioritise tasks effectively, manage a varied workload, and maintain attention to detail under pressure.
- Client-Focused: Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and deliver exemplary client service.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clarity and professionalism in client interactions and correspondence.
- Team Player: Collaborative spirit with the ability to work autonomously when needed.
What’s On Offer
- Working Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- Holidays: 25 days of annual leave.
- Working Arrangements: Flexible working options
- Training and Support: Opportunities for training and professional development within a supportive team environment
- Reputation: Join one of the midlands leading legal practices known for its excellent client feedback. This role is ideal for a dedicated legal secretary with a positive attitude, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering top-tier support. If you have relevant experience and are looking to further your career in a reputable firm, your application is encouraged.
If this position does not seem like the right fit for you then please submit your CV to [email protected]
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nuneaton, Warwickshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- private client legal secretary: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
