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