PA/Legal Secretary – Trusts and Estates Northampton
Northampton
We are currently seeking a self-motivated individual to join our well-established Trusts & Estates Team based at our Northampton Office. As a PA/Legal Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional support to our busy team, ensuring unparalleled levels of client service.
This role is crucial to the success of our experienced team who have a demanding workload. This means that you must be able to handle pressure and be able to prioritise your daily workload.
Key Responsibilities of this role:
- Team player;
- Exceptional secretarial skills including diary management via Outlook;
- Preparation & sending of the initial letters on straightforward estate matters;
- Meticulous administrative & attention to detail. Admin to include filing, photocopying & scanning;
- Precise typing skills (via digital audio – Diktamen);
- Case Management experience, opening files and ensuring due diligence and file compliance is completed. Billing on fixed fee matters, closing down & archiving files;
- Accurate presentation of work;
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work.
Additional requirements of this role:
- Previous experience in a legal Trusts & Estates environment would be advantageous;
- Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to work, with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines;
- Professional, empathetic and attentive telephone manner, coupled with strong interpersonal skills;
- Capability to handle pressure and effectively prioritise tasks whilst managing the workload for several Fee Earners.
Employment Type: Full-time, office-based.
How to Apply: If you feel you have the necessary experience and are keen to contribute to our team’s success as a PA/Legal Secretary, please apply by emailing [email protected] and send a cover letter, your current CV and salary expectations.
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