Legal Secretary Wills and Probate Department
Are you looking for a new position in Blackpool? Our well established client can offer you a supportive and close-knit office environment, where you will work alongside the firm’s Wills and Probate department, in their office in Blackpool.
The successful applicant will require:
3 GCSE passes (C+) including English
Accurate typing proficiency with speed up to 50-80 wpm
Legal secretarial experience is preferable, but not essential
Good English writing skills, including sound spelling capability
IT and keyboard skills
Good communication skills, particularly with taking messages and dealing with client enquiries.
Your key duties will include, but will not be limited to:
Preparing correspondence and documents through digital dictation.
Filing activities, which will include daily filing and the opening, closing and retrieval of client files.
Preparing letters and enclosures for dispatch.
Making appointments, arranging meetings and maintaining an up to date diary.
Providing support to other fee earners and secretaries as required.
Attending to clients both in person and on the telephone, in a professional and friendly manner, in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
Undertaking any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
Ensuring the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information.
Reception Duties
Post Duties
The hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
You will benefit from:
A competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Christmas closure
Discounted legal services and client introduction scheme
Bi-annual companywide social functions
Onsite Parking
To apply send your CV as directed