Probate Assistant| Worthing | Full Time | £24,000 - £28,000 P.A.

Probate Assistant

A busy, friendly, established practice of over 70 years, in Broadwater, one mile north of Worthing town centre, is looking for an assistant to help in their Probate Department.

Duties and Responsibilities: -
* administrative support to fee earners in the firm
* typing letters, attendance notes and documents using digital dictation
* filing
* using precedent documents and forms
* answering and making telephone calls, taking messages and dealing with enquiries from clients and others and making appointments
* fielding new client enquiries
* preparing files for closing
* monitoring post in fee earner’s absence and collecting fee earner’s emails
* assistance in reception if required
* paying in cheques and completing chits as required
* complying with the processes and procedures as detailed in the office manual
* other duties as may be reasonably required

All members of staff are expected to work as part of a team. Within the team, there is an understanding of mutual assistance and co-operation with each other. Any member of the team may expect to give and receive help as required.

Benefits:
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Reduced working hours over Christmas
Vacancy Information:
* Location: Worthing, West Sussex. BN14 8JB
* Salary range: £24,000 - £28,000 per annum
* Job Type: Permanent
* Job Section: Legal
* Working Hours: Full time 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
* Part time considered

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