At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Directors and Senior Lawyers in Wills & Estates with varied legal tasks.
- Company: Join McNab and Starke, a top firm known for excellence in private client work.
- Benefits: Generous salary, flexible hybrid work model, and convenient location.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with approachable management and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Advance your legal career while making a real difference in clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Legal secretarial experience with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Join a well-regarded practice specialising in Wills & Estates (including probate, estate planning and litigation). This is an ideal opportunity for a Legal Secretary or Assistant with experience in Wills, Estates or Probate matters. This is your opportunity to contribute to a leading firm, known for its excellence in private client work and commitment to staff development.
About us - McNab and Starke is a highly regarded firm specialising in Wills & Estates. They have a reputation for providing high-quality services to a wide-ranging loyal client base.
Benefits of the position are:
- Generous base salary
- Flexible work conditions - Hybrid working model
- Working with a dedicated team, open-door management style and approachable Directors
- Convenient location close to public transport, shops and amenities
- Access to parking
Whilst the day-to-day work is incredibly varied, typical duties will include:
- Preparing court documents and briefs and managing client communication
- Generating bills using Affinity and monitoring trust account balances
- File opening, closure/archiving, including the management of electronic and hard copy content and liaising with the accounts department
About you: This role requires someone with legal secretarial/assistant experience and organisational abilities, a strong eye for detail and a natural inclination for taking initiative. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter but also thrives in a collaborative work environment. You can bring the following experience:
- Legal Secretarial experience, ideally with some wills, probate and estates experience but this is not essential
- Providing executive legal support to Partners and senior lawyers
- Managing end-to-end file administration
- Drafting and formatting complex legal documents
- Scheduling client meetings, managing calendars and travel coordination
- Liaising with clients, courts and external stakeholders with discretion and professionalism
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
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McNab and Starke is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises staff development and well-being. With flexible hybrid working conditions, a generous salary, and a convenient location, employees can thrive both professionally and personally while contributing to a leading firm in Wills & Estates. This role not only provides the opportunity to work closely with experienced Directors and Senior Lawyers but also fosters career growth in a dynamic legal environment.
