Paralegal / Legal Secretary - Basingstoke

Are you a Paralegal / Legal Secretary with a strong background in legal administration - Wills, Trust and Probate?
Our award-winning client, a thriving legal company who are going through an exciting period of growth, is seeking a dedicated, highly organised and skilled individual to join them as a Paralegal/Legal Secretary in their Wills, Trust and Probate division. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic, professional and focussed Assistant to support a successful and fun team. The team provides expert legal advice and assistance to clients throughout their journey. As part of this team, you will be an ambassador for them and help to maintain their reputation for excellence.

Responsibilities:

1. You’ll be a point of contact for clients – taking instructions in respect of probate matters and estate administration.
2. You’ll get to run your own small case load for some of our probate matters and estate administration.
3. You’ll be helping the team with the progression of probate files.
4. You’ll be registering trusts on HMRC’s Trust Registration Service.
5. You’ll be ensuring the team is organised by managing diaries and liaising with clients.
6. You’ll support the team in file opening and closing process, including issuing engagement papers alongside general administration.
7. You’ll be creating documents and correspondence.
8. You’ll be involved with business development activities and will work with the marketing department.
9. You’ll be involved in the billing and payment process – preparing invoices, completion statements, and financial statements.
10. You’ll be responsible for ordering official copies and property searches, filling in Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and submitting Land Registry applications.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as a Legal Secretary/PA at senior level (ideally 3+ years in a Legal firm).
2. Excellent knowledge of legal terminology and documentation.
3. Proficiency in MS Office and legal software.
4. Highly organised and able to prioritise with strong communication skills.
5. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
6. Fast and accurate typing skills of 60 wpm with dictation experience.