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Legal Secretary & Receptionist – Wills and Probate Department

PCB Solicitors are seeking a friendly, organised and proactive Legal Secretary & Receptionist to join our reputable Church Stretton office.

As the first point of contact for clients and visitors, you will play a key role in creating a positive and welcoming experience while providing administrative support across the office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous administrative or secretarial experience who enjoys working in a busy, professional environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional client service.

This role is for a full time position, but part time hours may be considered depending on the hours and days available per week.

Employee Benefits

PCB Solicitors provide the following Employee Benefits following successful completion of an initial probation period:

• Pension contributions,
• Salary sacrifice scheme,
• Discounts on gym memberships,
• 24/7 online GP appointments,
• Perks and discounts,
• Employee Assistance Programme,
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays from start of employment,
• Additional holiday awarded for length of service,
• Paid sick leave after 6 months service, increasing after 2 years,
• Regular company and charity events.

About PCB Solicitors

At PCB Solicitors LLP we believe that our clients deserve the best in service and advice. From Litigation and Dispute Resolution to Criminal Law, or Family Matters through to Residential Property and Commercial Property, and sound advice about Wills and estate administration, we pride ourselves on standing out from the crowd with an approachable team who share a can-do attitude.

PCB Solicitors LLP is a modern partnership of solicitors with offices in Shrewsbury, Church Stretton, Knighton, Telford, and Ludlow. Wherever we have an office, we dedicate ourselves to the service of the local and surrounding community. Working in Shropshire and Mid-Wales provides the opportunity to live and work in an idyllic rural environment.

PCB Solicitors LLP has been awarded a range of Quality Standards including the Lexcel Quality Mark and CQS accreditation by the Law Society for standards of practice management, demonstrating our commitment to quality and service is absolute.

Job Responsibilities:

• Welcoming clients and visitors to the office in a professional and courteous manner, dealing with any queries efficiently,
• Managing an accurate diary for the office, making appointments for and behalf of the Lawyers such as booking meeting rooms,
• Make outgoing and receive incoming telephone calls, maintaining a high standard of client care, whilst taking messages and redirecting to the appropriate personnel across PCB where necessary,
• Effectively deal with incoming and outgoing post to the Church Stretton office in a timely manner,
• Retrieving and handling documents and records out of storage such as Wills and Property deeds,
• Audiotyping for the Wills and Probate department and supporting the Lawyers in the department with the day to day management of client matters,
• Using the case management system for tasks such as opening and closing files, conducting conflict checks, drafting and amending documentation and recording correspondence,
• Undertaking other administrative duties appropriate to the role and business needs.

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Highly organised with the ability to manage several tasks at any one time with precise attention to detail,
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft office applications,
• Have a professional and friendly approach to customer service,
• Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team,
• Be able to retain high levels of confidential information with discretion.

Experience:

• Experience working in an administrative or secretarial role is required,
• Experience working in a solicitors practice is preferable.

PCB Solicitors do not offer visa/sponsorship or relocation packages.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,300.00-£25,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Church Stretton SY6 6BU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Administrative: 1 year (required)
• Secretarial: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person