Wills, Trust & Probate Legal Secretary

Essentially required to support the Fee Earner:-

Main Responsibilities:-

• You will be responsible for audio and copy typing for WTP as well as processing all claims for client related expenses (obtain from fee earners on a regular basis) and personal expenses for members of the WTP team.
• The role involves organising client appointments  and arranging meeting rooms.
• You will oversee general administration of all WTP files and maintain awareness of files so as to be able to take messages and update clients on the telephone as required.

• As far as qualifications go you will need to have a good standard of education with preferably 2 to 3 years’ experience in a legal secretarial role.
• You will need to undertake duties professionally, with utmost skill and care, always putting clients first.
• Ensuring that the firms procedures are always adhered to and followed, respecting client confidentiality at all times.
• You will need to be a well motivated individual and demonstrate initiative.
• You will need to be an excellent communicator in how you work with both clients and colleagues.
• Previous experience working within a Wills, Trust & Probate team would be ideal.
• To have the confidence to inform the team leader of any serious problems you could encounter with client files.
• You will need to be willing to attend and complete any relevant training as required.