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We are seeking a Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive secretarial support within a busy Probate Department for our key client based in Huddersfield centre. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in Contentious Probate, Family Law, and Litigation. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility to work from home two days a week.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. - 5.15 p.m. (flexibility within core hours offered) - hybrid working too.
Day-to-Day Duties:- Typing case notes, reports, and correspondence from digital dictation.
- Managing diaries for Fee Earners, arranging internal and external meetings.
- Taking calls from clients, handling questions and enquiries with professionalism and empathy.
- Booking meeting rooms and preparing documents for court.
- Proofreading and amending legal documents.
- Undertaking any additional secretarial duties as required.
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, particularly in Contentious Probate, Family Law, and Litigation.
- Fast and accurate audio typing skills.
- Organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
- Capable of managing your own workload with a good eye for detail.
- Competitive pension scheme with 5% contributory, matched by the company.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Season ticket loan.
- Hybrid working flexibility.
- 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, with the option to buy up to 3 additional days after 5 years of service.
