Legal Secretary, Wills and Probate

An established UK law firm is looking to hire a legal secretary to join their thriving will, trusts and probate team in Basingstoke.

Working alongside other legal secretaries as part of their close-knit, collaborative team, you will be assisting a specialised group of experienced Lawyers and Partners with a fantastic reputation in the market.

The successful candidate will enjoy a good work-life balance and a progressive and collaborative environment.

The Role:

• Assisting in drafting, editing and formatting legal documents.
• Maintaining and organising case files, legal records and correspondences.
• Managing Lawyers' schedules including calendar management, court dates, appointments and deadlines.
• Conducting legal research using online databases and libraries to gather information for the team.
• Assisting with billing and accounting tasks such as filing/tracking billable hours, generating invoices and processing payments.

To Qualify:

• Must have previous legal secretarial experience gained from a recognised law firm, and have demonstrated skills in providing administrative support.
• Background in supporting teams within wills, trusts and probate practice.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet and other legal research tools.
• Professional demeanour, and the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please connect with Karen Dancel.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Location: Basingstoke, GB

Posted Date: 11/29/2024