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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 (desirable) or any other legal sectors. 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.
- Case management
- 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 (desirable) or any other legal sector.
- 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.
