Job Description

Tell me more about Wilson Browne Solicitors...

We are a firm with a vision and that vision starts with being a great place to work, a proper work-life balance, varied and interesting clients, opportunities for development and career progression, plus a host of other benefits. As a strong regional firm, we have an almost unique niche in our market with 6 offices, great clients, a heritage that goes back nearly 200 years, and a reputation that others envy.

Tell me more about the role....

A Legal Secretary is required to support the Private Client team at our Kettering office. The work will involve support for a busy and dynamic team making Wills, lasting powers of attorney (LPA's) and administering estates.

Our Legal 500 recognised Private Client team are based in 6 offices across Northamptonshire and Leicester and benefit from the expertise of 3 Partners.

The ideal candidate will be accurate, have the ability to work as part of a team and be able to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities...

This is a full and busy role and will include the following:

dealing with enquiries from clients;

making appointments; preparing precedent letters;

completion of Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney matters;

drafting documents;

opening files;

task specific jobs including making phone calls;

filing paperwork and electronic applications;

secretarial support using digital dictation or by other direction.

Requirements

You will provide full support maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and presentation to ensure a first-class service is provided to our clients.

Although previous experience in these areas of work would be desirable, other suitable candidates will be considered as full training will be given.

We are looking for a team player with excellent client care skills, an abundance of common sense and empathy for elderly, vulnerable and bereaved clients. A strong team ethic, attention to detail and a passion for working with others is essential!

Applications are encouraged from hardworking legal secretaries and support staff, ideally with Private Client knowledge, experience, and aspiration.

This is a superb opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and team focused environment.

Benefits:

Competitive holiday entitlement increasing with length of service and options to buy more. Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3 x salary. Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 4%. Discount schemes on retail, utilities and gym memberships. Voluntary Health Cash Plans available and Health screening. Paid volunteer leave. Regular long service awards and annual staff recognition awards. Cycle to work scheme.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,000.00-26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kettering, Northamptonshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Legal/ Secretarial: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Legal Sec Kettering