Legal Secretary

Reed

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 15 days

Worcester, Worcestershire WR53DE, England

Full Time

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

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Sonic Summary

My Worcester based client is seeking an experienced Legal Support Assistant for their Private Client team, focusing on Wills, Trusts, and Estates.
The role requires a minimum of two years of experience in a legal or professional services environment and offers a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 per year.
Key responsibilities include drafting documents, managing diaries, and providing administrative support to fee earners.
Candidates should possess strong IT skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities, with knowledge in Private Client being highly desirable.
Company benefits include 27 days of annual leave, life assurance, a pension scheme, and contributions towards gym membership and healthcare.

My Worcester based client is looking for an experienced Legal Support Assistant to join their Private Client team with a focus on Wills, Trusts, and Estates.

Reporting to the Legal Support Manager, the Legal Support Assistant role will provide in-depth business support to Partners and fee earners within the team, including the following responsibilities: • Drafting and formatting of letters, documents, and forms.• Being a first point of contact for any administrative and business support requirements for fee earners.• Supporting the file opening process for the team.• Assisting with the preparation of all financial transactions as required.• Being the first point of contact for clients.• Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners.

As a Legal Support Assistant, you will have: • Sound knowledge of IT systems including full Microsoft Office suite and Teams.• Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of your work, with confident typing abilities.• Strong communication and organisation skills.• Former experience within a legal/professional services environment would be desirable.• Experience in case management systems is preferable but not essential.• Existing knowledge in Private Client would be highly desirable.• Audio typing abilities would be advantageous.

Company Benefits: • 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)• Life Assurance• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme• Healthcare cash-plan• Gym membership contribution• Electric vehicle scheme• Happy People/Perks at Work benefits portal• Cycle to Work scheme• Flu vaccinations

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