Wills & Probate Legal Secretary Job at Office Angels (Heanor)

Legal Secretary

Job Opportunity: Legal Secretary – Private Client Location: Leigh (Greater Manc...

Location

United Kingdom , Leigh

Salary:

25000.00 - 30000.00 GBP / Year

Aspion Search

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Organised
proactive
personable
strong administrative skills
genuine interest in supporting work involving Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts, and Estate Administration

Job Responsibility

Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee-earners
Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence
Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and arranging meetings
Handling telephone enquiries and communicating with clients in a professional and compassionate manner
Opening, closing, and maintaining client files in accordance with internal procedures and compliance requirements
Audio and copy typing, including preparation of letters, forms, and legal documents
Liaising with external agencies, courts, and third parties where required
General administrative duties such as filing, scanning, post management, and document organisation

Fulltime

Legal Secretary

Aspion are seeking an organised, proactive, and personable Legal Secretary to jo...

Location

United Kingdom , Leigh

Salary:

25000.00 - 30000.00 GBP / Year

Aspion Search

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong administrative skills
Genuine interest in supporting work involving Wills, Probate, LPAs, Trusts, and Estate Administration

Job Responsibility

Providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to Private Client fee-earners
Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence
Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and arranging meetings
Handling telephone enquiries and communicating with clients in a professional and compassionate manner
Opening, closing, and maintaining client files in accordance with internal procedures and compliance requirements
Audio and copy typing, including preparation of letters, forms, and legal documents
Liaising with external agencies, courts, and third parties where required
General administrative duties such as filing, scanning, post management, and document organisation

Fulltime

Legal Secretary

A well established law firm in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Legal ...

Location

United Kingdom , Northampton

Salary:

25000.00 - 28000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within a Private Client team
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A proactive and flexible approach, including willingness to provide holiday cover and occasional reception support
Reliability, punctuality, and a high level of attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Preparing correspondence and legal documents including Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney using audio typing and word processing
Managing file opening, closing, storage, and archiving in line with firm procedures
Handling daily filing and general file management to support the progression of client matters
Preparing outgoing mail and enclosures for dispatch
Managing copying and document production as required
Coordinating diary management including booking and rearranging meetings, setting reminders for key deadlines, and supporting excellent client care
Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors, probate offices, banks, and other third parties on behalf of Fee Earners
Providing support to other secretaries and assisting with wider administrative duties when capacity allows
Handling incoming calls in a professional manner, transferring where appropriate and taking accurate messages
Carrying out additional secretarial and administrative tasks as required by the department

Fulltime

Apprentice Wills & Probate Assistant

We are looking to recruit a full-time Apprentice to support the Wills and Probat...

Location

United Kingdom , Boston

Salary:

Not provided

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Maths and English GCSE A*-C (or equivalent)
Good communicator
Pleasant telephone manner
Friendly attitude
Reliable nature
Well presented

Job Responsibility

Provide administrative and typing support to the Wills and Probate Department
Taking telephone messages and or making appointments
Opening and Closing Files
Archiving Original Documents
Supporting the Senior Secretary and Fee Earners in the Department
Providing support to the main office including main reception and post dispatch to cover lunch times, holidays and sickness as and when required
Undertaking photocopying and scanning of documents
To undertake regular training as identified by the appraisal process
To assist with any other duties as required by the business

What we offer

Company Pension Scheme
25 days annual leave
Staff discount
Staff suggestion scheme
Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme
Benefit platform membership
Life Assurance

Fulltime

Legal Secretary

Join a dynamic and growing Private Client Department within a reputable organisa...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

27000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven 1-2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client department
Excellent typing skills with the ability to accurately process legal documents from various dictation sources
Strong organisational and time-management skills, adept at prioritising a busy workload
Good telephone manner, accurately taking messages from clients
Proficient IT skills and ability to quickly learn new systems
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Experience with Tikit or similar case management systems is desirable

Job Responsibility

Provide full secretarial support to fee earners, including diary management and document preparation
Handle dictation typing, preparing correspondence, documents, and forms
Assist in the administration of wills, probate, and trusts, ensuring compliance with legal processes
Manage correspondence, filing, and maintaining client records
Respond to telephone and email enquiries from clients and external parties

Fulltime

Legal Secretary

Join a dynamic and growing Private Client Department within a reputable organisa...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

37000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven 1-2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client department
Excellent typing skills with the ability to accurately process legal documents from various dictation sources
Strong organisational and time-management skills, adept at prioritising a busy workload
Good telephone manner, accurately taking messages from clients
Proficient IT skills and ability to quickly learn new systems
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Experience with Tikit or similar case management systems is desirable

Job Responsibility

Provide full secretarial support to fee earners, including diary management and document preparation
Handle dictation typing, preparing correspondence, documents, and forms
Assist in the administration of wills, probate, and trusts, ensuring compliance with legal processes
Manage correspondence, filing, and maintaining client records
Respond to telephone and email enquiries from clients and external parties

Fulltime

Legal Secretary

Join a dynamic and growing Private Client Department within a reputable organisa...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

27000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven 1-2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client department
Excellent typing skills with the ability to accurately process legal documents from various dictation sources
Strong organisational and time-management skills, adept at prioritising a busy workload
Good telephone manner, accurately taking messages from clients
Proficient IT skills and ability to quickly learn new systems
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Experience with Tikit or similar case management systems is desirable

Job Responsibility

Provide full secretarial support to fee earners, including diary management and document preparation
Handle dictation typing, preparing correspondence, documents, and forms
Assist in the administration of wills, probate, and trusts, ensuring compliance with legal processes
Manage correspondence, filing, and maintaining client records
Respond to telephone and email enquiries from clients and external parties

Fulltime

Private Client Legal Assistant / Administrator

We are a modern and client-focused law firm with an excellent reputation for del...

Location

United Kingdom , Buxton

Salary:

25000.00 - 28000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
Professional and confident communication skills
Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
Reliable, professional, and able to handle confidential information

Job Responsibility

Opening and maintaining client files
Drafting routine correspondence and legal documents
Assisting with wills, probate, LPAs, and trusts under supervision
Managing client onboarding, ID, and AML checks
Liaising with clients, third parties, and external organisations
Monitoring workflows and supporting fee earners with deadlines
Supporting billing, file management, and compliance procedures
Assisting with GDPR and SRA compliance requirements
Using LEAP case management system to manage files and workflows

What we offer

Supportive and professional working environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Generous annual leave entitlement
Mentoring and support from experienced fee earners
Exposure to a wide range of private client matters
Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

Fulltime

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