Job Description
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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.
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This is your opportunity to contribute to a leading firm, known for its excellence in private client work and commitment to staff development. As a legal secretary, you will support two Directors and Senior Wills and Estate Lawyers, and you will have a chance to further your already successful legal assistant career.
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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: n
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Generous base salary, flexible work conditions- Hybrid working model.
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Working with a dedicated team, open-door management style and approachable Directors.
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Convenient location close to public transport, shops and amenities. Access to parking.
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Whilst the day-to-day work is incredibly wide-ranging, typical duties will include:
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Preparing court documents and briefs and managing client communication.
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Generating bills using Affinity and monitoring trust account balances.
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File opening, closure/archiving, including the management of electronic and hard copy content and liaising with the accounts department.
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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.
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Legal Secretarial experience, ideally with some wills, probate and estates experience but this is not essential.
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Providing executive legal support to Partners and senior lawyers.
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Managing end-to-end file administration; Drafting and formatting complex legal documents.
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Scheduling client meetings, managing calendars and travel coordination.
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Liaising with clients, courts and external stakeholders with discretion and professionalism.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
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📌 Legal Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 Skeels Consulting
📍 Victoria