Wills & Probate Legal Secretary - TIME Appointments Ltd : Job Details

We are delighted to be working on behalf of one of the longest-established law firms in East Anglia, who are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary within their friendly Wills & Probate team.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven Legal Secretarial experience gained from a professional law firm, with a good understanding of Wills & Probate
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent computer skills, particularly using Microsoft Office, document management and legal document production software
• Organised with a flexible approach to work
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Audio typing skills (desirable)

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing effective and efficient secretarial support to the Wills & Probate team
• Keeping Records up to date and general filing (both paper & electronic documents).
• Archiving Files.
• Typing up Legal Documents, including transcribing audio dictation, correspondence, emails, and all other like documents.
• Answering the phone and making a documented record.
• Organising diaries and making appointments for fee earner(s).
• Receiving "On Account" payments from Clients and referring these to accounts department.
• Informing accounts department of any Client changes.
• Generally finalising matters and obtain edger printouts before closing file.
• Covering reception as and when required.

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