Legal Secretary - Office Angels : Job Details

Job Title: Legal Secretary

Location: Birmingham

Hours: 9.15 am to 5.15 pm, Monday to Friday (office based)

Salary: £37,000 per annum

About Our Client:Join a dynamic and growing Private Client Department within a reputable organisation! Our client is dedicated to providing outstanding service to their clients, and they are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to be a vital part of their collaborative team. You will work alongside 10 talented individuals led by the Head of Department.

Responsibilities:As a Legal Secretary, you will:

• Provide full secretarial support to fee earners, including diary management and document preparation
• Handle dictation typing, preparing correspondence, documents, and forms
• Assist in the administration of wills, probate, and trusts, ensuring compliance with legal processes
• Manage correspondence, filing, and maintaining client records
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries from clients and external parties

Our Ideal Candidate (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Proven 1-2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client department
• Excellent typing skills with the ability to accurately process legal documents from various dictation sources
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, adept at prioritising a busy workload
• Good telephone manner, accurately taking messages from clients
• Proficient IT skills and ability to quickly learn new systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Tikit or similar case management systems is desirable

How to apply:If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that values collaboration and excellence, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a member of the team will be in touch. Let's make a difference together!

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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