Legal Secretary - Wills, Trusts and Estates
Salary
£25000-30000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Private Client
Reference
LKG0107
Wills, Trusts and Estates Legal Secretary / Typist
Location: Wirral
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Experienced Private Client Legal Secretary Required
A well-established and highly regarded law firm with offices in Merseyside are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary / Typist to join its busy Wills, Trusts and Estates department at their Heswall office.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive team, providing high-quality secretarial support to experienced Private Client solicitors.
The Role:
Working within a busy Private Client department, your duties will include:
Audio typing and digital dictation using BigHand
Preparing Wills, Trust documents, Lasting Powers of Attorney and other legal documentation
Daily use of the Proclaim case management system
Diary management and arranging client appointments
Opening and closing client files
Handling telephone and email enquiries
Liaising with clients, executors, beneficiaries and third parties
General administrative and secretarial support
Producing accurate legal documents and correspondence to a high standard
About the Department
The team advises individuals and families on a broad range of Private Client matters, including:
Wills and estate planning
Inheritance Tax planning
Trust creation and administration
Trusts for vulnerable and disabled beneficiaries
Probate and estate administration
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Trustee advice and ongoing Trust management
The department is committed to delivering a personal, compassionate and professional service, helping clients plan for the future and protect the people who matter most.
About You:
To be successful, you will have:
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Typist within a Private Client, Wills, Trusts and Estates department
Essential experience using BigHand
Essential experience using Proclaim
Excellent audio typing and document production skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload
Exceptional attention to detail
A professional and empathetic approach to client care
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What's on Offer?:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Long-term career opportunity within a respected legal practice
Modern offices in Liverpool or Heswall
The opportunity to work alongside experienced Private Client specialists
If you are an experienced Private Client Legal Secretary with proven BigHand and Proclaim experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a respected and friendly law firm, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for confidential consideration. Contact Laura-Kate for a confidential chat on 07731525692/ laurakate@thorntonlegal.co.uk
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