Private Client Legal Secretary

Job Description

I am currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join my client in Bexleyheath this is to join their Private Client department. The candidate will provide full secretarial and administrative support to the fee earner, liaising with clients and other staff as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the…

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I am currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join my client in Bexleyheath this is to join their Private Client department. The candidate will provide full secretarial and administrative support to the fee earner, liaising with clients and other staff as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the department

You will advise on a variety of matters to include:

  • Will drafting.
  • Probate/Estate Administration.
  • Tax Advice.
  • Set up and administration of Trusts Powers of Attorney.
  • Court of Protection/Deputyship.

Duties will include:

  • Providing full secretarial support including using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to Private Client matters.
  • Drafting of basic Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection applications.
  • Completion of forms relating to tax i.e., Inheritance Tax.
  • General team administration including photocopying, faxing, filing and scanning.
  • Handling telephone enquiries and directing accordingly.
  • Arranging meeting room bookings/travel arrangements.

Desired skills and experience:

  • Legal Secretary experience essential within Private Client – at least 1 years + experience.
  • Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems and experience of using case management system.

What they offer:

  • Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm this is office based.
  • Salary depending on experience - £25,000 – £29,000
  • 25 Days holiday plus a day off for your birthday.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Optional health care cashback scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Regular social events.

Job Description

I am currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary to join my client in Bexleyheath this is to join their Private Client department. The candidate will provide full secretarial and administrative support to the fee earner, liaising with clients and other staff as appropriate to ensure the smooth running of the department

You will advise on a variety of matters to include:

  • Will drafting.
  • Probate/Estate Administration.
  • Tax Advice.
  • Set up and administration of Trusts Powers of Attorney.
  • Court of Protection/Deputyship.

Duties will include:

  • Providing full secretarial support including using a digital dictation system to produce correspondence and other documentation related to Private Client matters.
  • Drafting of basic Wills, LPAs and Court of Protection applications.
  • Completion of forms relating to tax i.e., Inheritance Tax.
  • General team administration including photocopying, faxing, filing and scanning.
  • Handling telephone enquiries and directing accordingly.
  • Arranging meeting room bookings/travel arrangements.

Desired skills and experience:

  • Legal Secretary experience essential within Private Client – at least 1 years + experience.
  • Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems and experience of using case management system.

What they offer:

  • Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm this is office based.
  • Salary depending on experience - £25,000 – £29,000
  • 25 Days holiday plus a day off for your birthday.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Optional health care cashback scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Regular social events.

Job Summary

Location: Bexleyheath
Salary: £25000 - £29000 Per Annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Law
Division: Solicitor / Legal Executive
Specialism: Private Client
3rd October 2024

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Job Summary

Location: Bexleyheath
Salary: £25000 - £29000 Per Annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Law
Division: Solicitor / Legal Executive
Specialism: Private Client
3rd October 2024

Apply now

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