£25,500 per annum plus range of benefits
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator to support the busy Private Client / Wills and Probate Team of a well-established law firm at their office in Nuneaton. This is a permanent administration role which will not be suitable for a Paralegal who is looking to qualify.
About the Firm
This well respected, traditional high street law practice has been established for over 50 years, with an enviable reputation and loyal client following.
A progressive, forward-looking firm with a very friendly, supportive “family feel” to their working environment, they are committed to providing a high standard of personal service to their clients, backed by up-to-date resources and technology.
Part of a larger group, you'll enjoy the friendly and supportive working environment associated with smaller, more traditional high street practices, whilst having the job security and modern working practices of a larger group.
What you'll be doing:
* Provision of administrative support to a busy Private Client / Wills and Probate team
* Typing of correspondence and legal documents
* Liaising with clients by telephone, email and face to face
* Assisting with the preparation of straight-forward Wills and LPA's
* Liaising with solicitors and other third party professionals
* Opening and setting up new cases on the system
* Processing urgent post, filing non-urgent post, and logging correspondence onto a legal case management system
* Preparation of invoices
* Communicating with, and maintaining good relationships with clients
Who we're looking for:
Suitable candidates will have
* A minimum of 12 months’ experience of supporting a Private Client Department
* Excellent communication and client care skills
* Computer literacy including Word, Excel and Outlook
* Experience of using a legal case management system
* The ability to work well as part of a team
* The ability to demonstrate empathy and professionalism when dealing with clients
What's on offer:
* Free on-site parking
* Annual leave plus UK bank holidays
* Your birthday off
* Additional paid leave over the Christmas period
* A friendly, supportive working environment, working alongside highly experienced colleagues
* Company Pension Scheme is provided
* An employee assistance program is provided with unlimited 24/7 access to the EAP helpline and includes in the moment support and self-referral to structured counselling via telephone or Face to Face Sessions
* Access to information and signposting services such as legal, nurse led health & wellbeing and money and debt
* A wellbeing hub is available via an online resource portal
* Simply Health Cash Plan is provided which includes 24/7 GP appointments, access to mental health support and a contribution towards costs for dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more
* Death in service benefits up to £30k in value
Note: Salary is given as a guideline in line with market rate and will be dependent on experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge. Some of the benefits listed above will be available following a satisfactory probation period.
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
Salary description
£25500.00 - £25500.00 per year