Trainee Legal Secretary

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Trainee Legal Secretary

A fabulous opportunity awaits a Trainee Legal Secretary working with a highly regarded law firm based in Colchester, our client a LEXCEL accredited and a Legal 500 recommended practice. Due to continued growth, our client has a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Legal Secretary to join their Wills & Estates department on a full-time basis.

The Team

The Wills and Estates team is well established and offers a high-quality service to its clients. Our client is seeking a Trainee Legal Secretary who is a team player with a professional attitude, willing to go the extra mile for clients and colleagues. Ideally, you will possess six months of legal secretarial experience, although full training will be provided.

The Role

1. Provide support to a senior solicitor and director of the firm with a very busy caseload.
2. Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents.
3. Manage and organise the solicitor's calendar including scheduling appointments and meetings.
4. Act as the first point of contact for clients both on the phone and in person.
5. Arrange client meetings.
6. Prepare and manage legal documents such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Estate Planning documents.
7. Assist with billing, track and manage time entries for billable hours.
8. Assist in the preparation of probate applications and the administration of estates.
9. Manage compliance on all files via the case management system, including conflict checks and risk assessments, escalating them to the lawyer if required.
10. Conduct legal research.

Skills Required

1. Ideally six months experience as a Legal Secretary within a law firm, although candidates that have completed either CILEX or ILSPA's Legal Secretarial Course will be considered.
2. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Audio, and document management systems.
3. Strong organisational and time management skills, ability to prioritise and handle sensitive information with discretion.

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2340 or email your CV now for a confidential discussion.

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All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.