Legal Secretary - Wills, Trusts & Probate - Newcastle

Legal Secretary - Wills, Trusts & Probate

Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne

Full Time Permanent 35 Hours per Week Flexible Working

Competitive Salary + Bonus & Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next opportunity within Wills, Trusts and Probate / Private Client law?

A highly regarded Legal 500 law firm is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary to join its established Wills, Trusts & Probate team based in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 2-3 years' legal secretarial experience who enjoys providing high-quality support, working closely with fee earners and delivering an excellent service to clients.

Previous experience within Wills, Trusts & Probate or Private Client would be particularly advantageous, although applications are also welcomed from experienced Legal Secretaries from other practice areas.

The Role Working as part of a collaborative Wills, Trusts & Probate team, you will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to Wills, Trusts & Probate fee earners
• Audio typing and copy typing correspondence, legal documents and forms
• Preparing and processing legal documentation accurately and efficiently
• Managing diaries and coordinating client appointments
• Arranging meeting rooms and preparing documentation ahead of meetings
• Maintaining accurate and well-organised client files
• Handling telephone and email enquiries from clients professionally
• Taking accurate messages and providing appropriate file updates
• Processing client-related and team expenses
• Maintaining internal registers and administrative records
• Assisting with the secure storage and retrieval of deeds and important documents
• Providing wider administrative support to the department and firm as required

About You To be considered for this Legal Secretary vacancy in Gosforth, you should ideally have:

• Around 2-3 years' experience as a Legal Secretary or in a comparable legal support position
• Strong audio and copy typing skills
• Excellent administrative and organisational abilities
• Experience working within a law firm or legal environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and client-focused approach
• The ability to manage your own workload and use initiative
• Strong confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive information
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Previous experience supporting a Wills, Trusts & Probate, Private Client, Probate, Wills or Estate Administration team would be advantageous but is not essential.

Working Arrangements This is a full-time, permanent position working 35 hours per week, based primarily from the firm's Gosforth office.

The firm offers a flexible approach to working hours, allowing colleagues to manage their working day around the needs of their team and clients.

Some occasional travel to other offices may also be required.

Benefits The successful Legal Secretary will receive a competitive salary alongside an excellent benefits package, including:

• Annual firm-wide bonus scheme
• 25 days' annual leave plus additional Christmas closure
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance at three times salary
• Additional paid leave for long service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail, restaurant and wellbeing discounts
• Birthday gift card plus late start or early finish
• Christmas gift card
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Office fruit and refreshments
• Employee wellbeing, diversity, sustainability and community initiatives

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary, Private Client Legal Secretary, Wills & Probate Secretary or Legal PA looking to join a supportive and highly regarded law firm in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne.

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