Role: Legal Secretary and Receptionist (Wills, Trusts & Probate)
Location: Thorne
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: 9am – 5.15pm, Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- Competitive annual leave entitlement and sickness cover
- Life Assurance at 3x annual salary
- 25% discount on legal services
- Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling services, 24/7 GP appointments (telephone and video), physiotherapy, medical cashback benefits and discounts on retail, leisure and travel purchases
About the role
We are looking for a highly organised Legal Secretary and Receptionist to join our Thorne office. The main focus of the role will be providing secretarial support to our Wills, Trusts & Probate team, alongside supporting the day-to-day reception function within the office.
You will work closely with experienced lawyers, clients, colleagues and professional contacts, helping matters progress efficiently and ensuring clients receive a high standard of care. You will also be one of the first points of contact for clients and visitors to the office, providing a friendly and professional welcome.
This is a great opportunity to join a busy and growing department, with genuine opportunities for development and potential progression for someone looking to build a long-term career within private client law.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a first point of contact for clients and third parties, both in person and by telephone;
- Preparing legal documents, correspondence and communications;
- Managing client files and matter administration;
- Coordinating diaries, appointments and meetings;
- Opening new client matters and maintaining accurate records;
- Supporting fee earners with the progression of matters;
- Assisting with general reception duties and the day-to-day running of the reception area.
About you
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Administrator would be advantageous, although we also welcome applications from candidates with strong administrative experience and an interest in developing a career within Wills, Trusts & Probate, as full training will be provided.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic and keen to develop, with a friendly and professional approach to clients and visitors.
You will also have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
- A professional and compassionate approach to client care;
- A reliable and dependable approach;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT systems;
- The ability to work collaboratively and manage your workload effectively;
- Audio typing experience (desirable).
Working at Sills & Betteridge:
Our Wills, Trusts & Probate team offers a compassionate, trusted service to individuals and families. You will join a collaborative department where legal expertise is matched by empathy and integrity who are highly regarded by peers and clients alike - we have won multiple accolades including British Wills & Probate Awards - Solicitor Firm of the Year (Winner) and Probate Team of the Year (Highly Commended) - and Sheffield Law Society Private Client Team of the Year (Winner). We are consistently ranked in the Top 3 law firms in the East Riding according to client reviews on independent online review platform Review Solicitors with an overall score of 4.8 stars and are rated 4.9 out of 5 on Glassdoor, with 99% of employees saying they would recommend us as a great place to work.
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