Wills & Probate Legal Secretary

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Wills & Probate Legal Secretary
Heanor, Derbyshire
Full-time | Office-based

We are currently seeking an experienced Wills & Probate Legal Secretary to join our friendly and supportive team in our Heanor office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and organised legal secretary who enjoys working in a client-focused environment and wants to be part of a well-established and welcoming team.

The Role

You will be providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Wills & Probate department, assisting fee earners with a varied caseload and ensuring the smooth running of the department.

Key Responsibilities

Providing secretarial support to fee earners within the Wills & Probate department

Audio typing and preparing legal documentation including wills, probate applications and LPAs

Opening and managing client files in line with compliance procedures

Liaising with clients, executors, beneficiaries and third parties

Preparing correspondence and legal documents

Managing diaries, appointments and meetings

Handling incoming calls and enquiries in a professional manner

Assisting with general administrative duties within the department

About You

The ideal candidate will:

Have previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within Wills & Probate

Possess strong audio typing and document preparation skills

Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Have strong communication and client care skills

Be able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

Work well both independently and as part of a team

Be confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems

What We Offer

A supportive and friendly working environment

The opportunity to work within an established and respected firm

Long-term career stability

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Location:
Heanor
Salary:
£28,000 - £29,000 /annum free parking
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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