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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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