Legal Secretary, Wills and Probate – Basingstoke

Job title:

Legal Secretary, Wills and Probate – Basingstoke

Company

Jameson Legal

Job description

An established UK law firm is looking to hire a legal secretary to join their thriving will, trusts and probate team in Basingstoke.Working alongside other legal secretaries as part of their close-knit, collaborative team, you will be assisting a specialised group of experienced Lawyers and Partners with a fantastic reputation in the market.The successful candidate will enjoy a good work-life balance and a progressive and collaborative environment.The Role:

• Assisting in drafting, editing and formatting legal documents.
• Maintaining and organising case files, legal records and correspondences.
• Managing Lawyers’ schedules including calendar management, court dates, appointments and deadlines.
• Conducting legal research using online databases and libraries to gather information for the team.
• Assisting with billing and accounting tasks such as filing/tracking billable hours, generating invoices and processing payments.

To Qualify:

• Must have previous legal secretarial experience gained from a recognised law firm, and have demonstrated skills in providing administrative support.
• Background in supporting teams within wills, trusts and probate practice.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet and other legal research tools.
• Professional demeanour, and the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders.

Expected salary

£27000 – 32000 per year

Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire

Job date

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:07:28 GMT

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