Legal Secretary - Private Client - Colchester

A Solicitors practice in Colchester is looking to recruit a legal secretary to their private client team.

The successful candidate for this role will be joining a team dealing with the range of private client matters including wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney. Experience of working as a legal secretary or assistant in this type of work would be beneficial but not essential if experience in other areas can be demonstrated.

The role will entail providing support to lawyers within the team by performing a range of duties which may include things such as opening and closing of files, preparation and sending out of initial paperwork, typing up of correspondence and relevant forms, dealing with incoming calls and advising or taking messages and other admin duties to contribute to the efficient running of this specialist team.

You will be expected to have strong IT skills including programmes such as word and excel as well as digital dictation.

In addition to the technical skills you will be personable and friendly in order to fit into the existing team as well as to be able to provide a high level of service to the clients that you come into contact with.

The firm will pay a good salary (based on experience) and this will be part of a strong overall package including private healthcare.

If you are a legal secretary looking for a new opportunity in the Colchester area where you will be able to progress your career in private client law then this role could be worth giving consideration to.

Please apply ASAP or get in touch with Greg at GWR Legal Recruitment for further details on this opportunity.