Job Title: Legal Secretary Probate Location: Shipley, West Yorkshire
Salary: £26,000 £28,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm (flexible start/end times considered)
Holidays: 22 days annual leave + bank holidays + office closure over Christmas (increases with service to 25 days)
About the Probate Legal Secretary Role: We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established firm of solicitors in Shipley seeking an experienced
Probate Legal Secretary to support a busy Private Client Fee Earner. This is a varied and autonomous role for someone with prior experience in probate, wills, and lasting powers of attorney.
Key Responsibilities of the Probate Legal Secretary: - Drafting and preparing standard wills from precedents
- Preparing and submitting Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Assisting with probate applications, including gathering financial information, writing to banks, building societies, and stockbrokers
- Preparing letters and documentation for the administration of estates post-probate
- Supporting the fee earner by proactively managing tasks with minimal supervision
- Working across a caseload that includes both taxable and non-taxable estates
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: - Previous experience in a probate legal secretary or similar private client legal support role
- Strong knowledge of the probate process and relevant documentation
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
- Professional, personable, and capable of representing the firm well to clients and third parties
For more information please apply now or contact Headway Recruitment