Part Time Legal Secretary - Wills and Probate

Part-time Private Client Legal Secretary (21 hours per week)

Location: Banbury

Salary: c£26,000 per annum

About the firm:

This is a very well-established regional law practice, who have steadily grown their office network, giving them a great local presence, a loyal client following and a strong reputation across the region. 

The firm’s accreditations include the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Lexcel. They are also recognised by the Legal 500.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing a full secretarial and administration service to fee earners within the Private Client department 
• Audio and copy typing of correspondence and legal documents
• Handling clients’ calls
• Liaising with clients by phone, email and face to face
• Making appointments for clients
• Carrying out conflict checks on new clients    
• Attending Private Client Department Support Meetings and Firm Wide Meetings
• Preparing invoices

Who we’re looking for:

Suitable candidates will have:

• A minimum of 12 months’ private client secretarial/administrative experience
• Experience of dealing with wills, powers of attorney and estate administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Experience of using a legal case management system
• The ability to demonstrate empathy and professionalism in challenging, sometimes difficult, situations
• Excellent client care skills

What’s on offer:

This is a permanent job offered on a part time basis, working approximately 21 hours per week. This could be three full days or shorter hours over four or five days.

Benefits include:

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) plus UK bank holidays
• 2 extra days’ paid leave over Christmas
• Your birthday off (from year two)
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 days)
• Company sick pay and pension
• Discounted legal fees
• Simply Health plan and Virtual GP access
• 3x salary life assurance
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Community involvement and charity events
• Free parking
• Excellent career prospects

Note: Salary stated is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be wholly commensurate with experience. All information provided above is accurate to the best of our knowledge.

For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment

Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.

We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.

About Your Consultant

Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! 

Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.

Know anyone who might be interested? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.