Job Description

Susan Hall & Co is a well-respected, established law firm known for our high-quality client care, operating in the thriving Market Towns of Hitchin and Shefford. As our busy private client department expands we are looking to recruit a full time private client legal secretary to be based in our Hitchin office. Whilst experience in private client is an advantage we would also consider legal secretarial experience in other disciplines.

This is a full-time position supporting our private client fee earners dealing with Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Trust matters. The role will involve:

-audiotyping

-preparation of legal documents, including wills and lasting powers of attorney.

-dealing with client enquiries, face-to-face, on the telephone and in writing

-arranging client meetings

-communicating with external organisations

Due to the nature of the work an organised, efficient candidate with excellent IT skills and experience of case management systems is sought who can deal with a volume of work whilst always maintaining accuracy and a sympathetic approach to our clients.

The position is Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with one hour lunch, 25 days holiday plus 3 days in between Christmas and New Year at the Directors' discretion.

In line with our Equality and Diversity policy applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds are welcome.

Working in a law firm we may carry out necessary checks including establishing your eligibility to work in the UK and a criminal record check. Our employment screening process is compliant with Data Protection and all relevant law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/05/2025