Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary - Huddersfield

Our client, an award-winning, leading Law firm based, seeks to recruit a strong and experienced legal secretary to be based at their site in Huddersfield city centre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide efficient support to lawyers in the Private Wealth & Succession and Contentious Probate departments.
• Assist with typing tasks related to Probate, Powers of Attorney, Wills & Trusts, and estate disputes.
• Manage documents effectively using our electronic document management system (Seneca/P4W).
• Aid in completing IHT forms, LPA forms, Wills, and Probate forms online.
• Handle billing and financial reporting, including credit management.
• Manage diaries and assist with file management.
• Handle basic client inquiries and maintain client relationships.
• Manage incoming correspondence and ensure urgent matters are addressed promptly.
• Assist other secretaries/offices/departments when needed.
• Perform routine administrative tasks.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Previous experience in private client or contentious probate work preferred.
• Excellent IT skills, including digital dictation and Microsoft Office.
• Collaborative team player with strong organisational skills.
• Fast, accurate touch-typing speed.
• Methodical approach to work with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Details:

• 9.00am-5:15pm
• Onsite in Huddersfield office 4 days per week with 1 day working from home (moving to 2 days from home following probation)
• Up to £25,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

How to Apply:

Our client is recruiting now, so please do not delay. If this role sounds ideal for your next move, send us your CV or contact us immediately.

We cannot reply to every individual application, however if your experience fits the above criteria, we will make immediate contact.