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PA/Legal Secretary Trusts & Estates

Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited

Northampton

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

25 days ago

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An established industry player is looking for a self-motivated PA/Legal Secretary to join their Trusts & Estates Team. This office-based role is vital for providing exceptional support, ensuring high levels of client service. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, possess exceptional secretarial skills, and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. You will be responsible for managing diaries, preparing correspondence, and ensuring compliance in file management. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance client satisfaction and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment. If you are organized, proactive, and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Experience in a legal Trusts & Estates environment is advantageous.
Strong interpersonal skills and a professional telephone manner.

Provide exceptional support to the Trusts & Estates Team.
Handle diary management, filing, and case management tasks.

Exceptional secretarial skills

Diary management

Attention to detail

Precise typing skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Outlook

Case Management systems

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated PA/Legal Secretary to join their well-established Trusts & Estates Team. As a PA/Legal Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional support to their busy team, ensuring unparalleled levels of client service.

Full-time or part-time working will be considered. The position is office-based.

This role is crucial to the success of their 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

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

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