Legal PA – Probate, wills & trust

Pathway Legal is delighted to be working with a busy and well-established Belfast City Centre law firm in the recruitment of an experienced Legal Secretary to provide dedicated one-to-one support to an Associate Solicitor specialising in Probate, Wills and Trusts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary who already has experience within probate and private client work and would enjoy working closely with an experienced solicitor, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support across a busy caseload.

The firm is ideally seeking someone on a full-time basis; however, there is flexibility for the right candidate. They will consider five days per week with one day working from home, or alternatively, an experienced candidate seeking a four-day working week.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated one-to-one secretarial and administrative support to the Associate Solicitor.
• Assisting with a busy caseload covering probate, wills, trusts and related private client matters.
• Preparing and formatting legal correspondence and documentation.
• Audio and copy typing to a high standard.
• Liaising professionally with clients, beneficiaries and other third parties.
• Managing diaries, appointments and key dates.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files.
• Assisting with probate documentation and the administration of estates.
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally and sensitively.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring files are kept organised and up to date.
• Providing general administrative support as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working as a Legal Secretary within Probate, Wills and/or Trusts is essential.
• A good understanding of probate processes and the administration of estates.
• Strong legal typing and document preparation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload and competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Professional and confident communication skills.
• A discreet and sensitive approach when dealing with clients, particularly in relation to bereavement and estate matters.
• Comfortable working closely on a one-to-one basis with a solicitor.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent position with an established Belfast City Centre law firm.
• Opportunity to work one-to-one with an experienced Associate Solicitor specialising in Probate, Wills and Trusts.
• Interesting and varied private client workload.
• Supportive and busy professional working environment.
• Full-time option with one day working from home.
• Four-day working week considered for the right candidate.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience.

This role would particularly suit an experienced Probate Legal Secretary looking for a position where their specialist knowledge will be valued, while also having some flexibility around their working week.

For further information, please contact Orla Milligan at Pathway Legal.