Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

Brighton

Salary dependant on experience (£22,000-27,000)

My client are seeking a skilled Probate Legal Secretary to join their thriving, dynamic team!

As a Probate Legal Secretary, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal professionals in the Private Client department. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to contribute to a dedicated legal team in a friendly and supportive setting.

Responsibilities:

• To ensure the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the Department.

• To type legal documents either from hand-written notes or by transcribing digital dictation.

• Scan, email and fax correspondence and documents as required.

• Undertake file management including opening and closing files and filing all relevant documents.

• Photocopying including preparing trial bundles. Answer the telephone, routine calls and taking new enquiries and messages.

• Manage the Fee Earners diary, organising internal and external meetings.

• It is expected that, in accordance with business needs, you will provide support to other secretaries in your department or across the firm by picking up work or covering at times when your work load is light or your usual fee earner is away from the office for whatever reason or at times of urgent business need.

• Any other reasonable duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, with a focus on probate law.

• Strong understanding of probate procedures and documentation.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information.

Requirements:

• Excellent IT skills in particular Word. Basic Powerpoint and Excel would also be useful as would experience in working with a Practice Management System.

• Telephone skills.

• Required Interest in legal matters and understanding of the need for confidentiality.

• A well-organised, careful, conscientious approach.

• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, planning time and priorities.

• Proficient English communication - verbal, written

• Enjoy contact with others, good social skills including tact, patience, understanding and persuasiveness

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Berryman to enquire regarding the role!