Description
Job Title: Legal Secretary Probate
Location: Shipley, West Yorkshire
Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (flexible start/end times considered)
Holidays: 22 days annual leave + bank holidays + office closure over Christmas (increases with service to 25 days)
About the Probate Legal Secretary Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established firm of solicitors in Shipley seeking an experienced Probate Legal Secretary to support a busy Private Client Fee Earner. This is a varied and autonomous role for someone with prior experience in probate, wills, and lasting powers of attorney.
Key Responsibilities of the Probate Legal Secretary:
Drafting and preparing standard wills from precedents
Preparing and submitting Lasting Powers of Attorney
Assisting with probate applications, including gathering financial information, writing to banks, building societies, and stockbrokers
Preparing letters and documentation for the administration of estates post-probate
Supporting the fee earner by proactively managing tasks with minimal supervision
Working across a caseload that includes both taxable and non-taxable estates The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Previous experience in a probate legal secretary or similar private client legal support role
Strong knowledge of the probate process and relevant documentation
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
Professional, personable, and capable of representing the firm well to clients and third parties For more information please apply now or contact Headway Recruitment
