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 have 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 the department 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, who is willing to go the extra mile for clients and colleagues. Ideally you will possess six months legal secretarial experience although full training will be provided.
The Role
• As a Trainee Legal Secretary you will provide support to a senior solicitor and director of the firm with a very busy caseload
• Prepare, format and proof read legal documents
• Manage and organise solicitor’s calendar including scheduling appointments and meetings
• Act as first point of contact for clients both on the phone and in person
• Arrange client meetings
• Prepare and manage legal documents such as Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Estate Planning documents
• Assist with Billing , track and manage time entries for billable hours
• Assist in the preparation of probate applications and the administration od estates
• Manage compliance on all files via the case management system, including conflict checks and risk assessments, escalating them to the lawyer if required
• Conduct legal research
Skills Required
• 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
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Audio, and document management system
• Strong organisational and time management skills, ability to prioritise and handle sensitive information with discretion
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