POSITION Legal Secretary – Wills, Trust & Probate

SALARY Competitive

LOCATION Basingstoke

HOURS Full time, 37 hours per week or part time

We are welcoming a Legal Secretary into our Wills, Trusts & Probate team. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth running of the team by providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support.

About Phillips Law

Phillips Law was formed in 1986, and since then we have been committed to building the region’s strongest, dynamic, full-service law firm built on foundations of traditional values.

In 2024 we continue to be featured in the Legal 500 – a globally recognised legal directory that serves as a comprehensive guide for clients seeking premium legal services.

At Phillips Law our values mean we pull in the same direction, tell it like it is, do the right thing, break the mould, and deliver on our goals.

The Wills, Trusts & Probate team

Our team provides expert, sensitive and client-focused advice on a broad range of private client matters including wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, probate, and estate administration. We are known for building long-term client relationships, often supporting multiple generations of families. We pride ourselves on a collaborative and respectful working culture, where every team member contributes to a high-quality client experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners
• Typing and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and forms (audio and copy typing)
• Managing diaries, booking appointments, and handling incoming calls and emails
• Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional and sensitive manner
• Maintaining accurate client files both electronically and in hard copy
• Assisting with billing, file opening/closing and compliance tasks

To be successful for this position, you must have / be:

• Proven experience working as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a Private Client or Wills, Trusts & Probate team
• Fast and accurate typing skills, including experience with audio typing
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Flexible, dependable and committed to delivering a high-quality service

What you’ll get

Phillips offers a company pension scheme, a group life assurance scheme, 26 days holiday annually, and we offer a range of benefits including a cycle to work scheme amongst others. In addition, there are regular social events, a running and walking club, weekly fruit and free entry into the Basingstoke Half Marathon of which we are headline sponsors.