Legal Secretary – Private Client
BN11, Worthing, West Sussex
Due to growth, we have a position for a Private Client Legal Secretary for our Worthing Branch.
Roles and Responsibilities
Ideally the candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in Probate/Private Client as an experienced Legal Secretary and able to hit the floor running. Prepare correspondence and documents through dictation, word processing and be IT literate, and able to work as part of a team but also under your own initiative.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to legal professionals, including managing calendars and scheduling appointments.
- Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Conduct audio typing for legal correspondence and documentation.
- Maintain an organised filing system for both physical and electronic documents.
- Communicate with clients, Probate Registry, OPG, utility companies and other organisations as required, ensuring professionalism at all times.
- Utilise IT systems effectively to manage information and support office operations.
- Perform general office duties such as answering telephones, managing correspondence, and maintaining office supplies.
- Administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the office manual.
- Making appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up-to-date diary for their (his/her) principal.
- Flexible to cover other legal secretaries around the business.
The role involves working for one fee earner and supporting them by performing various administrative duties.
Benefits
- 20 Days holiday, (rising to 25 days after 2 years’ service)
- Birthday Day off
- Eye Care scheme
- Christmas shutdown
- Long Service Awards
- Health Care (after probation)
- Free Parking onsite
- Summer and Christmas Parties
Please email our HR team with a covering letter and your CV to hr@gwca.co.uk
GWCA Solicitors provide legal services for individuals and businesses, with offices in Arundel, Broadwater, Goring, Hove, Lancing, Rustington, Steyning and Worthing. We take pride in always offering a professional service.