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Role:  Legal Secretary - Probate department   
Location: Poole
Salary: £26,000 per annum
 
Holt Recruitment are working with a well known law firm in Poole who offer several services from family law, disputes and litigation, commerical law etc. They are looking for a secretary to join the probate department on a permanent, full-time basis.
 
What’s the role?

As Legal Secretary in the probate department you will be responsible for: 

Administration duties including typing, filing, and scanning (this department operates in a paperless environment).
Screening telephone calls, inquiries, and requests, and managing them when appropriate.
Dealing with all correspondence via emails, faxes, and post.
Producing documents, reports, and correspondence as required.
Keep files up to date, filing documentation.
Dealing with clients face to face/phone/email. What do you need as a Legal Secretary?

Experience in Law is desirable but not essential.
Minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute (WPM).
Working with a digital dictation system is advantageous.
Highly organised, good diary management skills.
Excellent telephone and customer service skills.
Excellent IT Skills. Benefits

25 days, plus bank holidays
Free onsite parking
Death in service
Social events (Summer and Christmas parties) 
What is the next step?
If you believe this is the right role for you, click 'Apply' or give us a call, and one of our team members will be happy to discuss this Legal Secretary role in Poole.
 
Job ID Number:  77355
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Legal Secretary - Probate department
Location: Poole