Legal Secretary - Contentious Probate

Location: Leicester
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy and supportive Contentious Probate team based in Leicester.

This role is ideal for a highly organised individual with strong secretarial and administrative skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment. You will provide essential support to fee earners, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard while contributing to the smooth running of the department.

• Managing and maintaining legal documents and files.
• Transcribing and proofreading correspondence, including letters and emails.
• Audio typing and document production.
• Scanning, photocopying, paginating, and filing documents.
• Opening new client files and completing compliance and identification checks.
• Preparing client care documentation and engagement letters.
• Providing general administrative and secretarial support to the team.
• Assisting with diary management and other ad hoc duties as required.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Previous legal secretarial experience, ideally within Contentious Probate or Litigation.
• Strong document management and document formatting skills.
• Excellent typing and audio typing abilities.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and professional approach to work.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a specialist legal team.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• Pension scheme.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Employee recognition and reward initiatives.
• Regular social and wellbeing events.

Please submit your CV if you have relevant experience and are intereste din this position