Wills & Probate Secretary Required

Straw & Pearce are a long standing firm who operate within the East Midlands area with large clientele base, recently there has been growth within the Wills & Probate department and as such we are looking to hire a dedicated and experienced legal secretary to assist a busy team!

The prospect of creating a Will or dealing with a loved one’s estate can be daunting and as such, we are looking an individual who, through their experience possesses the following skills and characteristics:

Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Good IT Skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Mathematical Skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• Proven secretarial experience

Duties
The above characteristics will be needed in your day to day duties which include but are not limited to:
• Provide full and professional secretarial support within the Wills & Probate department
• Produce correspondence and documentation from dictation
• Liaise with clients and business contacts in a professional manner
• Manage diary appointments for fee earners
• Creating client files on our case management system
• Assist members of the department where necessary

This is a fantastic job opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual who has a positive approach to working within a busy environment. A successful candidate will have a sound understanding of the day to day workings of the Wills and Probate department as well as have proven secretarial experience and in turn will benefit from the following:

• 33 days Holiday inclusive of Bank and other Public Holidays
• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Pension scheme
• Access to further training and development
• Contribution to professional memberships

For an application form contact Keshana Davidson  on 01509 268931 or email kdavidson@strawandpearce.co.uk