Wills & Probate Secretary

We are looking for an experienced and organised Wills & Probate Secretary to join our Kidderminster office.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to our Wills & Probate team and will play an important role in ensuring that our clients receive an efficient and professional service.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing secretarial support to solicitors
• Preparing correspondence and legal documents
• Opening and maintaining files
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Diary management and arranging appointments
• Assisting with the administration of Wills and Probate matters
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Maintaining accurate records
• General administrative support to the department

• Previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within Wills & Probate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT and typing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• The ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines
• A professional and friendly approach to clients
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team

This would be an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal secretary looking to join a friendly and established department.

• 23 days holiday plus UK bank holiday; plus ex gratia days (birthday and Christmas)
• Pension scheme (after probation period met)
• Parking provided.
• Potential for hybrid working between our offices and home.
• Sick pay
• Discount on some legal fees (subject to qualifying conditions being met)
• The successful candidate will be committed and with an ambition to progress to potential partnership level opportunities.