Legal Secretary

***LEGAL SECRETARY***
We are delighted to be recruiting for a full-time experienced Legal Secretary to join one of Surrey's longest standing and highly regarded legal practices. The purpose of the role is to provide secretarial and administrative support to a busy Fee Earner within the Probate/Wills department.
Salary c.£30K depending on experience
As a Legal Secretary your duties will include,

• Audio typing via digital dictation
• Opening and maintaining legal files
• Document handling including filing, copying, and engrossing Wills, Powers of Attorney, and other originals (binding as required)
• Handling client communications – both over the telephone and in person when covering for the fee earner
• Efficient diary management and appointment scheduling for your fee earner
• Preparing the boardroom for client meetings and firm gatherings
• Organising and preparing outgoing mail
• Supporting the wider office team with ad hoc duties as required

As a Legal Secretary you will need,

• Previous legal secretarial experience (ideally within probate/wills however any legal experience considered)
• A polite, professional manner with clients and colleagues alike
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook and fast and accurate audio typing skills
• Any experience using Leap Case Management system useful but not essential as full training will be provided
• Excellent attention to detail along with excellent organisational skills
• A proactive and flexible approach to work

Hours 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, 1 hour lunch
This is a super opportunity for you to be part of a professional, friendly and supportive team within the Probate/Wills department.