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Legal Secretary/Administrator Private Client (Wills & Probate)

Ideal Personnel and Recruitment Solutions
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a day
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9QA

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Legal Secretary/Administrator to join their Private Client team.
  • Candidates should have previous experience as a Team Assistant, Secretary, or Administrator in Private Client/Wills and Probate work.
  • Key responsibilities include client interactions, managing financial administration, and keeping fee earners informed on task progress.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a Private Client department and advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Our client is looking for a talented, friendly and enthusiastic Legal Secretary/Administrator to join their Private Client team. If you have previous experience working as Team Assistant, Secretary or Administrator in Private Client/Wills and Probate work this role could be exactly what you’re looking for!

What will your responsibilities be?

• Meeting and greeting clients and handling telephone discussions

• Taking new enquiries from prospective clients

• Dealing with the financial management and administration aspects of client matters

• Keeping fee earners up to date on the progress of tasks

• Managing diaries and inboxes

• Managing electronic documents sent to and from external parties

Does your previous experience include:

• Experience working within a Private Client department

• A good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules

• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office

Do you have the following personal skills?

• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills

• Great time management skills

• Self-motivated, outgoing and proactive

• Calm under pressure

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.