Job Description
We are working with a respected Yorkshire based law firm who have offices in Leeds city centre, who are seeking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary to work within the private wealth team. Providing a high level of administrative support to their clients, the successful legal secretary will be an efficient, organised, and effective individual. Key responsibilities will include;\n\nProvide audio and copy typing support on matters of Probate, Powers of Attorney, Wills & Trusts\nEnsure effective document management using electronic document management system \nProvide the team with assistance in completing IHT forms, preparing LPA forms and Wills on behalf of the solicitors, and preparing Probate forms online\nProduce bills and other relevant financial information and reports \nProvide full and effective diary management support to the lawyers\nDealing with client enquiries in the absence of or on behalf of lawyers \nSupport with the effective relationships of clients\nDeal with all incoming correspondence,\nProvide typing support to other secretaries/offices/departments \nAd hoc administration support \n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal secretary who has ideally worked within a private client setting or similar, looking for a new challenge.
The successful applicant will have;\n\nMinimum of 4 years legal secretarial experience\nProven working knowledge of documents, processes, and terminology\nFats and accurate audio typing speeds\nExcellent IT skills, in particular, experience using digital dictation and Microsoft Office \nA collaborative team player\nOrganised,\nAn accurate and methodical approach to work\nExcellent communication skills \n\nIf you are an experienced legal secretary and hold the above skills and experiences, please submit your CV for review. Please note if you do not hear from us within a 7-day period, your application has been unsuccessful