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: Enjoy a generous salary, hybrid work model, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Convenient location with access to public transport and amenities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your legal career in a dynamic firm with growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Legal secretarial experience preferred; strong organisational skills and attention to detail required.
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.
If you want to work in a contemporary law firm with a supportive team and in a varied role please apply here or send your application to our recruiter.
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McNab and Starke is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises staff development and career growth. With a generous salary and flexible hybrid working conditions, employees enjoy a convenient location with easy access to public transport and amenities, making it an ideal place for legal professionals looking to thrive in their careers while contributing to a respected firm in the Wills & Estates sector.
